Dear Reader, In today’s world, leadership isn’t just about making decisions or driving results. It’s about creating space—space for others to thrive, innovate, and collaborate in meaningful ways. As leaders, we’re being called upon to rise to challenges we’ve never faced before. The pandemic reshaped how we think about work, connection, and expectations. And now we’re seeing clear evidence that those who lead with empathy are not just creating better workplaces—they’re driving better...
about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Dear Reader, Let’s take a moment to talk about resilience — not as a buzzword, but as a skill we all need to navigate the ever-changing terrain of life and leadership. Resilience isn’t some innate personality trait or a resource reserved for a lucky few. It’s a dynamic, learnable state that we can cultivate together, one intentional practice at a time. I know. I've overcome clinical burnout by honing the way I understand myself, manage my emotions, and cultivate curiosity and empathy. I'm...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Dear Reader, In her insightful work on self-awareness, organizational psychologist Tasha Eurich highlights the power of seeing ourselves clearly as leaders. She explains that self-aware leaders make sounder decisions, build stronger relationships, and are more effective overall. But self-awareness doesn't just happen - it requires intentionality to understand deeply "what kind of leader am I?" and anchor ourselves in our core values. Reflecting on this, I want to share a moment of insight...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Dear Reader, Welcome to the inaugural edition of Whole Leader Dispatch! Thank you for subscribing! I want to take a moment to outline what a dispatch is and why reading the Whole Leader Dispatch is worth your time every two weeks. A "dispatch" is traditionally a concise, authoritative communication sent from the field, often containing timely, relevant, and actionable information. It conveys a sense of urgency, importance, and purpose, offering insights or updates that are essential for the...
3 months ago • 4 min read