How to Human
9 December 2025
Rachel has been reading and thinking and reading and thinking — a lot — about learning and teaching lately. Inspired and informed by the work of Brené Brown, Carlo Rotella, and others, she's circling around new awareness of how we equip leaders (and ourselves) to harness our human-ness.
Reduce Your “Ums” When You Present
25 November 2025
Barbara read Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life by Michael Chad Hoeppner and learned some new public speaking tips.
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis
11 November 2025
Janie read 9 Subtle Signs of ‘Analysis Paralysis,’ According to a Harvard University Fellow by Kelsey Pelzer and was delighted to find several actionable takeaways to help keep her from getting stuck in analysis paralysis.
Harness Your Inner Hulk
28 October 2025
Allison read Marvel Hulk Not Smash: Practice Mindfulness the Mighty Marvel Way written by Amy Ratcliffe with illustrations by Jason Loo. This fun compilation of easy-to-practice mindfulness tools is “for anyone who has ever unleashed their inner Hulk and regretted it.”
Mindfulness, Compassion, and Hope: A Leader’s Strategic Assets
14 October 2025
Geof continued his exploration of Boyatzis Intentional Change Model, reading Resonant Leadership by Richard Boyatzis and Annie Mckee.
