As we face mounting uncertainty in governance, business, and society, it’s easy to get swept up in words like unprecedented and unknown. But is it really so new? History shows us that change follows predictable patterns, and with the right mindset, these cycles of challenge can lead to renewal.

While crisis and decline pose serious challenges, neither are endpoints - these are invitations to transform.

In today’s hyperconnected world, we’re more “plugged in” than ever. With a few clicks, we can message a friend across the globe, contribute to a virtual community, or work with colleagues on different continents. Yet despite this constant connectivity, loneliness and isolation are skyrocketing. Over 36% of U.S. adults reported feeling “seriously lonely” in 2024. This sense of isolation is driving a host of physical and mental health challenges, including addiction, cardiovascular issues, and depression. It’s a strange paradox: the more tools for connecting we have, the more isolated our society has become.

Meetings have become the place where power and compliance gets paraded, not where collaboration and togetherness gets celebrated. Let's change that ASAP, flipping these demoralizing rituals into places of co-creation and belonging.

From crowdsourcing agendas to creating multiple avenues for contributions, these simple strategies can transform how your team connects and collaborates!

Embracing intentional practices transforms our daily routines into extraordinary journeys. By dedicating ourselves to a series of practices, we cultivate a life filled with purpose and meaning. When we engage with clear intent, remarkable progress and results soon follow, propelling us towards our goals.

In recent years, our cultural pillars—academia, media, health, and government—have shown frightening fissures, leaving many of us doubting whether the “experts” can lead us forward. As organizations, societies, and the global order navigate these tectonic transitions, the need for trust in leadership intensifies.

How do we build or rebuild trust in these challenging times?

Rituals provide a way to navigate the inevitable changes that life brings. They help us to honor our past, support us through the uncertainty of transition, and celebrate new beginnings. By embracing the power of rituals, we can support ourselves and our teams in moving through the ever growing seas of change with grace.

Leaders shape the tone, culture, and impacts of their organizations. Through their actions, they create a culture that either ignites success or stifles it. However, the statistics are stark: 60% of new managers fail, and only 15% receive the support they need. This highlights a critical gap in leadership development that our course aims to fill. Work is fundamentally about the decisions we make, and management is the process of improving those decisions. Therefore, developing new skills and practices is crucial to incite impact, build bonds, and navigate storms adeptly while nurturing diverse team in realizing their potential.

Ineffective meetings are costing organizations $25k per person per year, fomenting burnout and wasting time. It doesn't have to be so...

The shift from ME-etings to We-etings is more than just a change in meeting structure—it's a transformation in the way we come together to imagine, create, and solve. By fostering spaces that prioritize collective wisdom, deep listening, and co-creation, we unlock the potential for profound connection and innovation. The path to We-etings invites us to rethink not just how we meet, but how we relate, collaborate, and grow together.

True inclusivity demands more than open doors; it requires the courage to delve into the complexity and intensity that diversity and divergence ignite. 

This Thanksgiving, I thank all my teachers. Thank you for being my guiding lights, wise sages, and enthusiastic cheerleaders. Your impact is immeasurable, and your presence in my life is a gift I deeply cherish.

As philanthropic and nonprofit leaders, we are committed to a living our purpose, and driving societal impact. It's time we align our strategies and lofty ambitions with the realities we face. We can shine under the mounting pressures. Remember, diamonds are just specks of carbon that handle stress well.

By regularly assessing collaboration, organizations can pinpoint areas of improvement to support their evolution towards a more aligned, inclusive, innovative, and impactful culture.

There is a terrifying lack of human connection. Our neighbors, friends, families and fellow citizens are lacking connection to themselves and those immediately around them. I am dedicated to changing this. 

Five empowering tactics that anyone can use to shift the atmosphere in their organization!