Integrative Leadership Strategies
leadership INSIGHTS
Your Path to Higher Ground (using the Enneagram)
The Enneagram framework is a sensemaking tool that classifies human personality into nine basic types. These types describe how individuals see the world and what motivates them.
Let the Clouds Float By
The discipline of letting your thoughts float by like clouds can help you gain insight into creating distance between your true self and what you tell yourself.
Stifled by My Own Ambition
I remember a handful of times this spring when I connected with colleagues about feeling overwhelmed by the workload. I joked that I was "stifled by my own ambition" as a way to articulate that I brought this on myself. The ironic image evokes laughter because the words seem incongruous. Why would anyone stifle themselves?
Celebrate Milestones and Embrace Growth
When we celebrate and acknowledge milestones with our teams, we motivate them, create a sense of accomplishment, and foster a positive and encouraging environment.
Understanding only comes with Exposure, but be Careful
Vulnerability we demonstrate when we allow others to know us more deeply brings both exposure and understanding.
I Am on a Tangent
The goal is to always be able to answer the question, “what am I doing right now?”
How the Pandemic Changed My Perspective on Teamwork
We weren't just attending "another meeting" out of obligation, but instead, we made a conscious choice to be invested with a clear, mutual, and relevant purpose.
What is Enough?
The idea of constant growth is not only overwhelming and unsustainable, it disregards the natural cycles of ebb and flow, of order and chaos, of action and rest.
Gain Confidence with these Three Questions
Confidence levels can actually be tied to your ability to figure something out.
Elevate Your Year: The Power of Habit Stacking
Connecting your new habit directly to something you already do in your daily routine increases the likelihood you will follow through with it.