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Discernment

Tired of Feeling Lost?

My grandparent’s dinner table holds one of my fondest memories from childhood. Every Christmas Eve my Grandpa Estock held two small plates – one with slices of garlic and the other with a generous glob of honey. He would stand
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Leading Through Burnout

How do we lead when we are facing burnout as we return to our organizations post pandemic?
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Saving the Day

The other day I generously let my daughter use my home office for several of her zoom work calls. I was fine working in the living room until I realized that my computer was running out of power and my
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blackberries on the vine in a berry patch

Discovering Stardust in the Berry Patch

It is berry season in the Pacific Northwest. Like a hummingbird to nectar, I make my way to the local berry farms in search of raspberries and blackberries for jams and pies that continue to remind my family of the
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Don’t Go Back to Sleep

It is vital to stay awake to our collective pain so that we can grieve the death of old systems and trust that the contractions of birth will lead to new life.
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What is so good about this Good Friday? Can we glimpse any light in the darkness of this pandemic?

What is so “good” about this Good Friday?

When we only focus on the why, we don’t do the courageous work of being in our discomfort. This pandemic is inviting us to open our hearts to our own vulnerabilities.
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navigating through the rapids of the unknown as leaders

How to Navigate as Leaders Through the Unknown

On February 13th I began my odyssey with Covid19 after returning home from a trip to Asia. Even though I never could get tested, I had the symptoms and decided to self-quarantine. At that time my family as well as
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The Art of Discernment unleashes the Imagination

The Art of Discernment and Why it is Crucial

The Art of Discernment unleashes the power of our imaginations.
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high capacity teams meeting around a conference table

Five Simple Practices to Build High Capacity Teams

How do we create working environments that allow us to build trusting high functioning teams?
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