I have recently completed Brene Brown’s latest book, Braving the Wilderness. As with all of her work, this is insightful and practical, bringing me to laughter and to tears. As she explores the power of belonging, I was prompted to remember my own experience of being invited into the sacred circle… I live in Steelers country. Our landscape is … Read More
The view from the balcony
Have you ever been to a wedding where the band was crazy good and the dance floor was electric with dancing? Can you imagine describing that dance floor to someone after the wedding? Perhaps you would say it was packed with people; everyone danced all night; guests didn’t stop dancing; the band was blasting; the energy was palpable. However, if … Read More
Do you ever feel like your company puts you in a position of lying?
Do you try to be honest and authentic at work? Have you ever been put in a weird position in which it felt like you were asked to lie to trusted colleagues? Let’s consider George, who is a middle manager in a large organization. He has worked hard to create a department in which people are open and honest; … Read More
“Leaders achieve their effectiveness chiefly through the stories they relate.”
*Quote in title from Howard Gardner, 1995 INTRODUCTION I have been preparing to research the topic of self-disclosure using the methodology of phenomenology for much of my life. I cannot remember a time when I was not absorbed in people’s stories. Even as a young child, I was interested in my parents’ tales of their lives and the drama of … Read More
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