In the fast-paced world of business, CEOs hold a unique position of responsibility. They are the captains steering the ship, the visionaries crafting the future, and often, the loneliest individuals within their organizations. CEOs serve as the bridge between the external world and the internal workings of their companies. Traditionally, they occupy the highest rung …

CEO Circles and the Journey Towards Humane, Conscious Leadership Read More »

I can’t keep track of how many times I’ve done it.  Drawn up a list of teal or teal-like organizations. Described their various affiliations. Noted their industry, size, and location. Named their leaders. Written down why they or others think their practices are teal-y. I’ve probably done this a dozen times over the past several …

Helping Brave Souls Trek Toward Teal Read More »

I recently participated in a lively discussion about the teal movement in North America sponsored by Semco Style, one of the organizations advocating for teal ways of operating globally. Among the issues we discussed was how the diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) discussion so common in business today intersects with teal. I see that intersection …

From DEI to Teal Read More »

Throwing away an old laundry hamper helped me embrace my new and unfolding role in motherhood. I imagine your first thought is, “what does letting go of a laundry hamper have to do with embracing motherhood?” Believe me, I am just as shocked as you are. However, after musing over this connection lately, there is …

Embrace the Unfolding: Some Dirty Laundry Read More »

I love teal. And it can be painful.  One of the hardest things I find as a teal devotee is existing in multiple worlds at once. There’s the world of teal, where I’m drawn to soulfulness, wholeness, shared power and evolving purpose.  And there are the worlds of orange and green thinking, where some of …

Tealy Tension: Living in Multiple Worlds at Once Read More »

Today’s digital, diverse, and dispersed economy requires a workforce with many different personal qualities: curiosity, empathy, imagination, purpose, motivation, resilience, peacemaking. And as work becomes more teal–that is, focused on purpose, self-management, and the whole person–these qualities become even more necessary.  But someone’s first day on the job is a late start for developing these …

Raising the Teal Generation Read More »

Where is the teal movement in early 2022?  What kind of momentum are we bringing into this young year when it comes to more soulful, self-managed, holistic, purpose-driven organizations–and an elevated human consciousness overall?  I see a mixed picture. But a hopeful one.  Let’s start with the global crisis that is unfolding at this moment: …

A Tealier 2022? Read More »

Does Superman take naps?  I don’t remember reading about any super-snoozes in my old comic books. Or seeing him nod off in TV shows or movies. But this “Superman” needs naps now.  I’m talking about me. A man like many others, who has put in long hours and worked hard for years to provide for …

Sick of Work Read More »

This article is dedicated to the late Bryan Ungard, former Chief Purpose Office for the Decurion Corporation. I did not know Bryan personally, but I know of his work, and it has enhanced and inspired my current thinking and action. I hope that I can pick up the baton and carry it forward a bit …

Changing the Story Changes Everything: What Does It Take? Read More »

This article is dedicated to the late Bryan Ungard, former Chief Purpose Office for the Decurion Corporation. I did not know Bryan personally, but I know of his work, and it has enhanced and inspired my current thinking and action. I hope that I can pick up the baton and carry it forward a bit …

Changing the Story Changes Everything: A New Paradigm for 21st Century prosperity Read More »