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Ideas Worth Exploring
Reflections is where we share observations, stories, and ideas inspired by our work with leaders, organizations, artists, and communities. Exploring leadership, creativity, communication, culture, customer experience, and the human experience, each article is an invitation to pause, reflect, and see familiar challenges from a fresh perspective.
Five Signs Your Organization Has an Attention Problem
Attention is often framed as an individual skill. Yet the conditions that fragment attention are frequently designed into the organization itself. Here are five signs the problem may be structural, along with questions leaders can use to begin changing it.
When a Brand Belongs to a Place
Cleveland’s new WNBA franchise spent 13 months developing an identity rooted in Lake Erie and shaped by community input. The Sirens launch offers five useful principles for organizations trying to create a brand that people can recognize as their own.
Attention Is Not Passive
Attention is more than simply noticing what is around us. It is an active practice that shapes what we value, what we understand and how fully we experience our lives.
What Happens Between Overwhelm & Clarity?
A few weeks ago, I caught myself doing something I suspect many of us do without realizing it. I had reached the end of the day, answered dozens of emails, crossed things off my list, attended meetings, solved problems, and somehow still felt as though I hadn't really...
Storytelling in Business: How to Build a Brand that Resonates
Creating stories that inspire trust, clarity, and connection. Let’s be honest—people don’t remember bullet points. They remember stories.They remember how you made them feel, what you helped them imagine, and the moments where something “clicked.” That’s why...
The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Mindfulness: Practical Habits for Clarity and Resilience
How Mindfulness Helps Entrepreneurs Lead Better and Work Smarter Entrepreneurship is one of the most rewarding career paths—but it can also be one of the most demanding. When you’re the one wearing every hat—visionary, operator, marketer, and manager—it’s easy to fall...
Breaking Creative Blocks: Techniques to Reignite Your Imagination
You sit down to write, brainstorm, or solve a tricky work problem—and nothing comes. Creative blocks don’t just hit artists; they show up in boardrooms, classrooms, and team meetings too. The key isn’t to panic but to recognize what’s happening and use it as a cue to...
Why Every Business Needs a Creative Thinking Strategy
Why Logic Alone Won’t Keep Your Business Alive Creative thinking isn’t just a buzzword—it’s a proven driver of growth, innovation, and long-term success in today’s fast-moving business world. Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or leading a global team, integrating a...
Travel Deeper: How to Wake Up Your Senses and Your Spirit Wherever You Go
A guide to traveling — and living — with presence, curiosity, and soul. Recently, I shared some advice with friends heading off on their very first international trip to Italy. I was so excited for them, and I wanted their journey to be more than just a sightseeing...