Psychological Safety

As you know, my sweet spot is the interplay of three key spaces: Boundaries, Balance, and Outcomes. I love this space. I think it’s because it is both challenging – and so very rewarding… There’s an inherent tension amidst these three worlds. Each of these items can be viewed and addressed independently, and yet, that’s… Continue reading Psychological Safety

Powerful Work Cultures: Connection, Creativity & Trust

The best teams I’ve been part of always had two traits: 1) the team members were highly connected with each other and 2) they were wildly open – due to the trust and goodwill deeply embedded in the team. Working on these teams was a gift. The work was fun, good humor abounded, and the… Continue reading Powerful Work Cultures: Connection, Creativity & Trust

Gratitude, Grace, And Grief

This year has been so tumultuous that this holiday season feels a bit abnormal. Similar to other people in our community, we will be celebrating our holiday dinners with less people at our table due to a myriad of reasons: travel changes, the safety of high risk family members, and the various other challenges that… Continue reading Gratitude, Grace, And Grief

Listening and Learning

Collectively, we have been through much the past few months. These past few weeks have been particularly heartbreaking, challenging, and difficult to witness. The causes and reflection of our collective pain is rising, especially pain experienced by people of color. I’ve been reflecting lately on trauma. Individual and collective. Mine. Hers. His. Ours. Anyone who… Continue reading Listening and Learning