Unpacking the Dynamics of Identity, Behavior, and Policy
Exploring Organizational Culture and Change: Unpacking the Dynamics of Identity, Behavior, and Policy When we consider the process of organizational transformation or cultural change, we …
Virginia Satir (1964): Systemic Family Therapy
Virginia Satir (1964): Systemic Family Therapy Virginia Satir, a pioneer in family therapy, developed Systemic Family Therapy in 1964 to address family dysfunction through improved …
Structure Your Year: A Blueprint for Achieving Balanced Goals
As we enter a new year, many people turn to resolutions, diaries, and journals as tools to organize their thoughts and achieve their goals. With …
Learning from the Mayan for the modern day
I’m currently in Mexico, enjoying the warmth, the rich culture, and the incredible hospitality. As someone passionate about change and culture, it naturally leads me …
The Power of Information: Persuasion, Purpose, and Influence Beyond Connection
In his influential book, *Nexus*, Yuval Noah Harari presents a thought-provoking formula: Information > Truth > Wisdom/Power He later refines it, suggesting that information leads …
Is an Organization Defined by its Leader, Systems, or People?
Is an Organization Defined by its Leader, Systems, or People? The question of what truly defines an organization—its leader, its systems, or its people—has long …
Character and Leadership: Is One Inseparable From the Other?
Character and Leadership: Is One Inseparable From the Other? The question of whether leadership is intrinsically tied to an individual’s character has long been a …
Critical Social Justice (CSJ)
Introduction I have been part of the book club for Warp and Weft [Warp and Weft: Psycho-Emotional Health, Politics and Experiences by Lisa Fannen ]and …
The Human Side of Change: Navigating Emotions, Transitions, and Adoption
There are countless models of change—much like recipes in a cookbook. While the models discussed here are popular and widely recognized, it’s important to remember, …
The Psychology of Influence: Unpacking the Art of Change Management
How Attention, Intention, Affiliation, and Action Drive Transformation—and the Ethics That Define Success I recently had an engaging conversation about change management and why it …