Leading with Courage: Why Now Is the Time to Recommit to DEI Dear Leaders and Change Makers, After more than 25 years of partnering with organizations across industries, I’ve seen many movements emerge, evolve, and even fade. But what I’m witnessing today gives me pause, and I believe it deserves your attention, too. Across the […]
In today’s world, defined by uncertainty, rapid change, and increasing complexity, leadership requires more than foresight and strategic thinking. It calls for courage, a deep sense of purpose, and a relentless commitment to building organizations that can adapt, include, and thrive. At Innovative Connections, we’ve seen how the most resilient companies are those willing to challenge legacy structures, […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF MANAGING MEETINGS It can be extremely frustrating when you’re in a meeting, and: Your teammate brings up a topic that is not on the agenda and takes up half of the meeting with the discussion that ensues. The agenda is full, yet a colleague spends 20 minutes speaking about something unrelated to […]
The last months have brought an increased intensity in conversations. Perhaps it's the election or maybe the holidays, but there seems to be a heightened sense of uncertainty and worry amongst many. I have had journalists contact us seeking commentary about what the future holds for company’s DEI initiatives and leaders are struggling to know […]
CHANGE IS LIKE CHESS In chess there are 10 to the power of 40 (10000000000000000000000000000000000000000) different ways the game might be played. It seems daunting as each independent move spawns another. A board that looks organized at first begins to feel chaotic. But then, you realize each move opens up a whole new world of […]
EFFECTIVE DECISION MAKING Making good decisions is the cornerstone of leadership. It sounds simple enough, but quality decision making is challenging, even in the best of circumstances. "Do I have the right information?" "Are the right people involved?" "Am I even solving for the right problem?" These qustions are all factors that can complicate our decisions. Most leaders tend […]
Perspective changes everything. A critical aspect of leadership growth is discernment. In any situation, there are a million different ways it can be viewed and reacted to. The perspective we choose can mean the difference between a desirable outcome and a disastrous one. Perspective shapes how we see, interpret and respond to the world around us […]
THE HOPE JOURNEY With the New Year comes a renewed sense of hope… a time when you pack away the old and look forward to a refreshing new start. This clean slate often brings new possibilities for the future and hope for what is to come. But the reality is that inspiring hope in ourselves […]
BOUNDARIES HELP YOU FLOURISH Those who know me also know that I love a good gardening metaphor. As we begin the fall harvest, I can’t help but recall all the important steps and boundaries we create to arrive at a blissful bounty. The steps of gardening relate beautifully to the concept of boundaries in our personal […]
Finding Courage I am going to use this month’s message to get a little personal. The last 9 months have been excruciatingly painful (for reasons that are both incredibly important and completely irrelevant). This year has also held some of the most joyous and exuberating moments of my life. I have found clarity and abundance, […]
