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The Two-Word Check-In Technique
Our teams and organizations deserve the best we can be as leaders, and sometimes we have to face challenges in order to do our best.
So with that said, I want to share a technique that I use as a facilitator that helps me start meetings, either with my team, my clients, or with my client's team
An Important Question About Shame Resilience
When it comes to Shame, Dr. Brené Brown says: "When it comes to shame, all of us have it, but none of us want to talk about it; and the less we talk about it, the more we have it." I feel that instead of holding onto this shame, we as people should help people experiencing shame to feel the opposite emotions instead
How I Needed to Improve Trustworthiness
Today I want to talk about Trust.
I know that's a loaded word because I think trust means something different to everyone, so i want to talk about me; specifically about a role I was in
Trust as a Pillar of Courage
Dr. Brené Brown talks about how trust is one of the pillars of courage. She defines trust as "the willingness to be vulnerable based on the belief that you will not be rejected or hurt." So often allow our fears to get in the way of trusting others. We worry about being hurt or rejected, so we build walls to protect ourselves. But in doing so, we also build barriers that prevent us from deepening our relationships and experiencing true intimacy.
Police Reform-Whose Responsibility Is It?
The policing profession is in crisis. These are the words from Chiefs of Police who serve various agencies across the country at this year’s International Association of Chiefs of Police conference in Dallas, TX. What’s even more disturbing is that the call for support is not consistently being answered.
Vulnerability as a Pillar of Courage
"There are three things that make vulnerability possible: shame, fear, and unworthiness."
Dr. Brené Brown has dedicated her life's work to understanding vulnerability, knowing that it is essential to living a courageous life.
In this blog post, we'll explore what vulnerability means in the context of courage and how you can start using it as a tool in your own life.
Daring Leadership for a Better World
Leadership is often seen as a heroic act: boldly going where others won't in order to achieve something great.
But true leadership is not about being fearless; it's about having the courage to be vulnerable.
Brené Brown, one of the world's leading experts on courage, vulnerability, and shame, has spent decades studying the power of Daring Leadership.
Read on to learn more about Daring Leadership and how it benefits individuals and organizations alike
Armored Leadership Example
When it comes to Armored Leadership, what does armor look lie for a leader when they put it on?
Learn how I used armor in my career by reading here.
2021: The year of the Grrr’s – Growth, Grief & Gratitude
It seems the tendency during this time of the year is to implement some drastic changes and determine our New Year’s Resolution. The things that we want to be different going forward.
Check Your Feelings at the Door
If you're anything like me, you were taught to check your feelings at the workplace door. How is that working for you? I know it worked well for me. Until it didn’t.
New Training to Improve Law Enforcement Culture
The Problem Solving Institute announced the introduction of a new professional leadership development program specifically for law enforcement officers. Foundational Leadership for Law Enforcement Officers (FLFL) is a train-the-trainer program designed to develop police officers in leadership and self-awareness skills.
Vulnerability in Law Enforcement is the Path to Courage and Healing in Our Communities
Police officers are brave. They run toward danger while others flee. They respond to crimes in progress, not knowing if the call will lead to a gunfight or a high-speed chase. They must be trained and prepared to sacrifice their own safety to serve and protect the communities they police. Society expects police officers to be ready when needed, and fast. But the traditional model of law enforcement is being challenged in the wake of George Floyd’s murder. Distrust of law enforcement officers is at an all-time high, and understandably so.