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"It's not the load that breaks you, it's the way you carry it." – Lou Holtz

Much like a vehicle's engine working at high RPMs for extended distances, we, too, risk burnout when constantly operating at peak performance. Unlike a car that has a clear "Check Engine Light," our own warning system can be less obvious. Recognizing our own signs is a sophisticated art. So, let's deepen our understanding of these symptoms and explore the nuanced strategies that can help us navigate away from the brink …

Are there any Pink Floyd fans out there?

I was recently working with a client on the five foundations of emotional intelligence and realized the Pink Floyd song “Us and Them” might be a great way to look at it. In fact, once you have read this article, you might want to go and enjoy the song. I will put a link at the bottom.

To connect with others meaningfully, we first have to connect with ourselves because if you can’t understand yourself, then you certainly can’t understand others.

Emotion…

Get ready to unlock the secrets of building resilience in the midst of organizational change as we dive into another virtual campfire conversation. In this episode, Tony Martignetti sits down with Paul Thallner, the author of Reinventing Resilience to delve deep into the profound impact resilience can have, both on a personal and organizational level. Join them as they explore the transformative journey of fostering the courage and confidence to grow through challenges. Discover how this conce…

Change can be scary, but it also marks great transformation. Bryan Kramer has sat in the precipice of the changes that happened all around us and that is continuing to make a difference in our lives. Growing up in Silicon Valley before anyone knew it existed, Bryan has seen the exciting and revolutionary changes brought by technology. In this episode, he joins Tony Martignetti to tell us about his journey alongside the changes not only happening in the world but also in his life. Now, Bryan is…

To be a good ancestor, the legacy's seed,

Planting wisdom and hope for the yet-to-be's need,

In the soil of time, where our actions take root,

A garden awaits, where the virtues bear fruit.

A bridge to the future, our deeds and our lore,

A pathway well-lit for those on the shore,

The whispers of love, the courage we share,

Echo through ages, a song on the air.

In the dance of the seasons, the laugh of the stream,

A promise unspoken, a shared common dream,

To care for the Earth, its peo…

Change is the only constant in life, and the same holds true for organizations. There comes a pivotal moment in every organization's lifecycle when change is not merely an option but a requisite for growth and survival. Yet, when leaders seek to implement transformative changes, they often confront a monolithic wall of resistance labeled, "That's how we've always done it." But great leaders, leaders who are grounded, know how to navigate this resistance to bring about effective organizational ch…

When you become a beacon of light for someone, many things will unravel themselves and align with your life. That is what happened to today’s guest. Ellie Bassick-Trovato, the Founder of The New Brave, walks us through how she discovered a surprising life filled with joy. She also navigates through the key insights in her book, The Joy Spiral Playbook: Discover the Surprising Path to a Life Fulfilled with Joy. So listen to this episode to spark your light and discover a life filled with joy!

"The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them." – Ralph G. Nichols

Every so often, stories emerge about individuals or organizations achieving the seemingly impossible. A few hours north of where I live on the east coast of the United States is a unique summer camp named "Seeds of Peace," which serves as a beacon of hope. Its mission? Facilitating dialogue between Palestinian and Israeli children who are in…

Sing not the song of common creed,

But let your quirks and oddities lead,

For in those twists and turns of mind,

A unique you, the world will find.

A walk that's strange, a laugh that's wild,

An imagination of a child,

Embrace these things, hold them dear,

They're what make you, you, quite clear.

What some may call your 'weird,' your 'strange,'

Is your beauty, broad in range,

A mystic dance, a vibrant flare,

An individual soul, so rare.

Let not the world your spirit tame,

Let not th…