Leveraging Change for Good
When we hear the word “change,” it can evoke powerful feelings spanning from fear to excitement with the anticipation of the unknown. For some people, depending on their perspective and circumstances, change can be truly paralyzing, but for others, it can spur on creativity and engagement. Wise leadership is essential during challenging times and requires […]
Feeling Versus Suffering — The Space Between
On average, the duration of an emotion moving through the body is around 90 seconds in its purest form. Like water moving through a hose, the water/emotion/energy arrives and wants to move. When it doesn’t move it creates build up. When in public spaces, work, etc., connect to your breath to regulate and be sure […]
Stand Tall With Courage
Photo Credit: Stacy Keck “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” — Anaïs Nin What do the words “stand tall” mean to you? There are so many complexities and interpretations around those words, and they can have significant impact. In the addiction world it can mean not veering off your course for survival. In […]
Q&A with Beko CEO Hakan Bulgurlu
Beko ranked No. 1 on the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies list for brightening homes with green solutions and heartfelt care. A global leader in home appliances, Beko offers a portfolio of 22 brands and 55,000 employees worldwide with expected sales of more than $11.9 billion. With subsidiaries in 58 countries and 46 production […]
Q&A with Salas O’Brien CEO Darin Anderson
Salas O’Brien ranked No. 2 on the 2025 Real Leaders Top Impact Companies list in recognition for engineering a better built environment. Salas O’Brien is an employee-owned engineering and technical services firm focused on advancing the human experience through the built environment. It operates at the center of important global issues, including sustainability, energy efficiency, […]
Mind the Gap: Q&A with Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient
She’s sharp, witty, gutsy — the coach you wish you had. Shelley Zalis started a company, sold it for $80 million, and then went into the business of equality. Here’s why. Real Leaders: You worked in media, research, and marketing, and you founded successful companies before you shifted your focus to the business of equality. […]
A Bold Investment: Insights From Phlow Corp.
Here are five ways to create an ecosystem of innovation and responsibility that endures well beyond your own tenure. By Eric Edwards, MD, PhD As the CEO of Phlow Corp., one of the first U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturers to earn B Corporation™ certification, I’ve seen firsthand that servant leadership isn’t just essential for the pharmaceutical sector […]
How to Lead Change — Even in the Face of Resistance
The change leader’s role is to bring resistance into the light of day. We often think of a change with a beginning and eventually an end. We have decided on our new destination and that at some point, we’ll be “done.” But change is coming at us too fast, and the pace of continuous change […]
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