Category: Leadership & Team Management

Happy Labor Day 2024! Yesterday, September 2nd 2024, here in the USA, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions workers have made to America’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. Interesting then to consider the relationship of the Labor Workforce and AI. How does AI effect labor? Sensational claims are commonplace when AI and jobs are mentioned…

The last 2 years have been a time of change and pivoting. Wash and repeat — literally and figuratively. Businesses of all sizes focused on staying afloat, shifting business priorities, inventing new products, processes, and services, and adjusting to working remotely and serving online. We experienced a rise in racial tensions, cultural divides, and calls for…

The Power of Adaptability Have you ever attempted a challenge… only to fail miserably?  Recently I failed a 21-day wellness challenge. My goals were to 1) drink 64 ounces of water daily, 2) improve sleep through meditation and essential oils before bed, and 3) improve agility through daily stretches and outside walks. Why did I…

In a time where digital devices dictate our daily lives, stepping back into nature holds a promise of genuine connection and timeless adventures that can’t be replicated through modern convenience. The allure of the outdoors invites us to craft unforgettable memories, face exhilarating challenges, and explore a more profound kinship with the world around us.…

Calling All Visionaries As I write this, our election day in the U.S. looms, with all of the potential fear, anger and chaos that might occur, no matter who wins. There is considerable Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity (VUCA) in the world we live in today that causes stress, anxiety and pressure. The latest GDP…

Each month I host an open teleconference on some topic of interest to Edgewalkers. The purpose of these teleconferences is to help grow our Edgewalker community and to support and inspire people who feel called to live on the edge of what’s possible in the world. This month’s topic was “Edgewalkers as Visionaries.” Visioning is…

What am I grateful for this year? Well, many things… But, thanks, to this election cycle, I’m most grateful for my anger. Yes, I’m really angry, and I own it. I’m angry, saddened, disgusted, horrified… So, this Thanksgiving, I’m going to focus on my anger. What kind of change will it bring? How will I…

One of the things that distinguishes Edgewalkers, those who walk on the leading edge, is their willingness to take risks that others might not. I define healthy risk-taking as; “The ability to try what hasn’t been tried before, to trust your instincts, and to break new ground.” Because of their interest in exploring what’s over…

There were three maxims carved into stone at the entrance to the Temple of Apollo at Delphi in Greece, commonly referred to as the Delphi Oracle.  The first maxim, or expression of general truth, was “Know Thyself.”  To “Know Thyself,” or “Self-Awareness,” is foundational to a spiritual life. It is as important for individuals as…

Change is inevitable and constant “I can’t take it anymore,” a 30-something marketing director of a major tech firm complained to his mother. “The pressure is enormous and there’s no end to it in sight.” “My husband and I have no time together,” a VP of HR told me. “The change initiatives just keep coming.…