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"There’s no checklist for respect. But we know what it feels like. And we know when it’s gone." When leaders talk about what they expect from their team, “respect” is almost always at the top of the list. But what does it actually mean? And where does it really come from? In this week’s article, we explore the idea that respect isn’t something you can demand, and it’s not always something you can earn. It’s something that emerges. Like trust. Like culture. Like all the things that live in the...
"These skills are not the icing on the cake. They are the cake." We call them soft skills, but they’re anything but soft. These are the human skills; the ones that help us listen deeply, navigate tension, build trust, and get things done with style and grace. In this week’s article, we explore why it’s time to stop treating these skills as optional. In a world of AI, rapid change, and rising complexity, human skills are what truly set us apart. Empathy, communication, adaptability; these...
"Leadership-real leadership- is not a performance of perfection. It is a practice of wholeness." We’re often taught to aim for perfection; to get it right, to hold it all together, to lead without cracks. But what if that’s not what’s needed? This week's article continues an open invitation to lead differently through the lens of nature. Nature doesn’t strive for flawlessness; it works with what’s real, messy, and alive. And so can we. True leadership isn’t about polish, it’s about presence....