Flourish

I finished reading Daniel Coyle’s new book, Flourish. It will be published on February 3rd 2026. Having been involved in creating leadership training this really resonated with me: “Leadership training, instead of imposing a new system, have existing people fix what is wrong with proper questioning and small groups.”

“Tunes” Day

I feel there is a strong link between music and leadership. Every “Tunes Day” (Tuesday), I will look into the commonalities between the two. Everyday People” is a classic soul/funk song released in 1968 that became one of Sly and the Family Stone’s biggest hits, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song carries

Moral Elevation

Moral elevation is a distinctive emotional experience that occurs when we witness acts of exceptional virtue, compassion, or moral beauty. It’s that warm, uplifting feeling you get when you see someone perform an act of kindness, self-sacrifice, or demonstrate remarkable moral courage. The concept was primarily developed by psychologist Jonathan Haidt and colleagues. When we

Word of the day

Every Sunday, I’ll introduce you to an intriguing word. Sometimes, it might be a word that lacks a direct English translation.

Quote of the day

Every Saturday, I will post the quote I find most interesting: “Seeking answers drives people apart. Questions bring people together.” – Peter Block

Five for Friday

I’ve compiled five intriguing items that caught my attention. Every Friday, I’ll share five more. There’s no specific structure to this list; it’s just a collection of things that piqued my interest. I hope you find it enjoyable: Share JOY! Not hate. Be kind 😄

Values integrated into the mission

A list of values means nothing if the values are not translated into behaviors that are grounded in your mission and integrated across the organization.

Effective interview questions

Over the years, I conducted numerous interviews. Competency-based questions worked best. Here are some examples: Here’s a hypothetical situation Tell me how you did something When you stay curious and start asking these types of questions, you’ll quickly be able to evaluate someone’s actual competency in specific areas.

“Tunes” Day

I feel there is a strong link between music and leadership. Every “Tunes Day” (Tuesday), I will look into the commonalities between the two. Why? (The King of Love Is Dead)” was written and recorded by Nina Simone just three days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. The

Mattering

Everywhere I look the term “mattering” keeps popping up. So let’s look into this. Mattering—the feeling that we are significant to others and that our existence makes a difference—is profoundly important to human wellbeing and flourishing. At its core, mattering addresses a fundamental human need. We are social creatures who seek not just connection, but