When we kick off a presentation with a new team, Jean-Pierre and I are usually nervous (JP is both my…
Thinking like a tree
Authentic connection and community are the reasons why I moved to the US and joined a team of like-minded people in…
Reparation heals the heart
Building a work environment safe for inter-personal risk-taking (= building psychological safety) relies as much on building trusting relationships as…
Storytelling strengthens “culture-glue” in a virtual world
A key ingredient that can ultimately determine whether or not a team within an organization will achieve its purpose, is its glue. …
20 years of Leadership in the 21st Century and Seven Essential Observations
(I'm using this Bernie-Escher-Meme piece of art, but couldn't find the references of who did it. Sorry about that!) “Leadership…
Humor in the Digital World
For most people, being on a video chat has become more tiring than face-to-face communication. It requires more focus and…
Lesson from a Snail
Nature has been luxuriant this spring- full of green grass, clear water, and crisp blue skies. This morning, as I…
Autopsy of a Neurosis (Episode 2)
Summary Episode 1/Link (Optional) Between what we genuinely want in the future and where we are presently, there is a…
Good intents meet rampant competition
At The Trust Factory, we have declared our desire to weave intentions in2019. Fostering trust and authentic collaboration is at the heart…
So What?
A few weeks ago, I watched a short video of the jazz musician Herbie Hancock telling a story about Miles…