The arc of justice

The Mental Breakdown - Edition #61

From the Coaches

Jennifer Brown reflects on the enduring wisdom of Martin Luther King Jr.'s statement, "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice," in Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Bending the Arc towards Justice for All

Peter Sorgenfrei emphasizes the importance of your clients embracing negative space in their careers, suggesting that shedding unneeded elements, taking time for self-reflection and growth, and considering entrepreneurship can lead to a more fulfilling professional journey in Laid-off? Embrace negative space.

Shivani Berry talks about how your clients can get buy-in from their teams through a mixture of strategies, including co-creation, cultivating presence, and effective storytelling in Getting buy-in for your ideas.

Stephanie Peirolo questions a common tendency among clients to take on and attempt to solve problems that aren't their own, urging individuals, especially women, to resist the pressure of feeling personally responsible for systemic failures in Is this your problem? Are you sure?

Tsila Blomberg explores the roles of strategy and tactics in the business world, drawing inspiration from Sun Tzu's wisdom and her experience as a business consultant in Navigating the Business Battlefield: The Art of Strategy and Tactics.

John Mattone discusses Disciple Leadership, emphasizing that these kinds of leaders face unique challenges when balancing the need for mentorship and exercising effective authority themselves in The Disciple Leader: Balancing Loyalty and Independence for Effective Leadership

From the Operators & Investors

Jodie Cook discusses the importance of closing loops when it comes to achieving workplace efficiency and productivity in Open and closed loop operators

Adam Mendler speaks with co-founder Christy Keswick, who shares valuable insights on leadership, emphasizing the importance of personal relationships, embracing failures, and creating a work environment that fosters flexibility in Personal Relationships are at the Heart of all Success.

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