“We’re a nation hungry for more joy: because we’re starving from a lack of gratitude.” ~ Brené Brown, The Gifts of Imperfection

Have you ever felt like this – running on empty and uncertain how to fill your tank? 

Evidence suggests that 72% of leaders feel used up at the end of their day.

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Pressure in the workplace incites varied reactions and preferences.

Does a deadline motivate you to complete a project? Do you prefer the buzz of a busy schedule? Or on the flip side, are you the kind of person who needs more time and space to think and accomplish tasks?

Regardless of where you fall on the pendulum between thriving under high pressure or low pressure, all people need to pace themselves to attain optimal energy and avoid exhaustion. 

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How do you define a leader? What words do you think of when you hear the word leader?  

Commonly, the following words are closely affiliated with “leader”:

• Boss
• Person in charge
• Manager 
• and in some cases, not-so-nice references or nicknames…
  

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Conflict is an inevitable part of the workplace and relationship building. For some, it’s the uninvited guest in a meeting or the storm cloud on an otherwise sunny day. 

Yet, within the dynamics of conflict lies the potential for extraordinary leadership and team building.

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“Only in community do we feel confidently vulnerable about opening up and being courageous enough to tell our truth.” – Christa Williams, Executive Director, Sophia Partners

Being a part of a community is an integral part of society. But how do we build community?

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