There is this space…stuck inside.  Making it hard to breathe.  Making my heart hurt. It sometimes feels like my very own black hole.  Its name is fear. The

Today I was rummaging through files, seeking some inspiration.  I ran across a document and a memory I would like to share with you. I was facilitating planning

I was on a call last week with a client. The talking, talking, talking went on and on.  It became farcical as their voices got louder and louder,

A colleague recently posted on LinkedIn that his career success is credited to the six bosses he had worked with over the years. Then he realized they were

“In performance cultures, people are determined to prove themselves. But in learning cultures, people are more interested in improving themselves — and the organization around them.” Adam Grant

What would it take to give yourself permission to play?    I’ve been asking myself that question lately.  In the world of Covid, I’ve been working longer and