When and how do we learn and grow?

This week we are looking at some of the lessons from Dr. Daniel Friedland, author of Leading Well from Within.

Danny tells us growth starts either with (1) an aspiration – i.e. we want to get better – or (2) when the s*** hits the fan (my words, not his).  

In other words, times of crisis or uncertainty are also opportunities to … continue reading

How does meaningful change actually happen in our lives?

I’ve been exploring this question with my coach, Dr. Daniel Friedland, author of Leading Well  from Within.

Danny has been leading me through a process of self-coaching. I’ve come to appreciate that  leadership is largely the capacity to coach others to coach themselves so they can rise through  powerful cycles of continual learning and growth (aka Active Learning Cycles).

It’s inspiring to … continue reading