Essays
These essays have been written by contributors as well as by our editor in chief to reflect the path to authentic leadership.
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The wind on Guadalupe Peak was ferocious and threatened to blow me off the side of the cliff. A wind advisory was in effect and search and rescue staff were posted at two points along the trail just in case that possibility became a reality. The views were stunning as I made my way up…
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How Appreciative Inquiry Helps Us See People as Assets to Cultivate, Not Expenses to Minimize We’ve built entire leadership cultures around numbers. Productivity ratios. Staffing benchmarks. Turnover metrics. HCAHPS scores. Student achievement data. Profit margins. Reimbursements. Output/hour. Engagement dashboards.In healthcare and education especially, leaders are pulled into a vortex of measurement so powerful that it…
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“The only person who can give you permission to believe in yourself — is you.” The Quiet Struggle Behind Success In my coaching practice, I often meet people who have achieved remarkable things in their careers — leaders with impressive titles, proven track records, and undeniable skill. Yet, despite their success being on full display,…