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Moving in Style: Physical Strategies for the Agile Work of Leadership
The world around us is calling for great agility in leadership. Drawing on our full inner team of energy patterns, we can rise to the call.
Flipping Ordinary Experience Creates Extraordinary Leadership
Flow states can be interpreted as peak experiences “I” have, but something much more powerful is possible when they radically flip our sense of self.
Leaders Who Flip Around Backwards Thinking Can Heal The World
Zen and science show us that egocentric thinking is backwards and can’t possibly be true; flip that around to a true sense of self and we can bring healing into the world.
Joy!—A Vital Tool And Signal For Leaders
Bringing joy to politics or leadership is about more than feeling good, as joy plays a dual role of galvanizing a following and signaling that we’re on the right track.
Politics And Resonance—And How You Can Apply The Same Principle
Examining how resonance works in high-profile political leadership offers guidance to all leaders on how to get it working for them.
Fourth Person Knowing: A New, Yet Old, Way For Leadership Insight
Fourth-person knowing can help us address the intractable issues of today. Here’s a way to access it using Circle Practice.
How You Can Use Thought Strategically—So Thought Doesn’t Use You
We can either use thought strategically to realize heartfelt intents or we can be used by habits of thought to separate from the present moment, causing problems for ourselves and others.
How To Face A Mess – The First Flip of Zen Leadership
The world is a messy place. How do you face messes like these and still authentically add your value? Make the flip from Coping To Transforming.
How Resilience Deepens Depending On Who Is Resilient
These times are calling for a deep level of resilience. Relationships are an important factor in the level of resilience we are able to cultivate. How are your relationships helping your resilience?
The Key To Transformation Is Not Hacking The Form
The key to effective and enduring transformation lies beneath the surface in shifting the energies, including relationships and perceptions, that hold current forms in place.
The Hidden Side of Deep Resilience in Leadership
Flipping around our sense of self fosters a deep resilience in leadership, as well as a joyful, purposeful life and a more joyful, resilient world. Here’s a practice for making this flip.
Growing Up In A Time Of Divisions - Schismogenesis
Dr. Whitelaw explores schismogenesis, the creation of divisions. She also offers ways to bridge those gaps.
How Joy Guides Us In Facing Climate And Other Messes
Dr. Whitelaw explores how are can use joy to face into any challenge.
Bread and Circuses: Leading Beyond Distractions
Dr. Whitelaw reflects on all of the catastrophes that are happening around the world. She reminds us that flipping from coping to transforming can help everyone face into any challenge they encounter.
The Active Leadership Ingredients That Turn Food Into Medicine
Dr. Whitelaw shares a story from IZL instructor Dr. Kristi Crymes. Dr. Crymes is helping to hold space for circle gathering that are changing lives and building community.
Leading In The Age Of Resilience
Dr. Whitelaw reminds us that in this Age of Resilience, we need to remember our one-withness.
Wise Old Sayings
Andy Robins Roshi reflects on a conversation he has with an elderly woman. She shared some wise words that serve as important reminders for us all.
We Won’t Be Smarter Or Faster Than AI, But Here’s A Way To Be Wiser
Dr. Whitelaw explores the connection between AI and climate change. She offers 3 internal and external practices for leaders in these times.
What is FEBI-4U?
Dr. Ginny Whitelaw interviews Marcela Kyngesburye, ZL Instructor, about the upcoming FEBI courses and Marcela's personal interest in FEBI.
How To Use AI In Service Of Life: 3 Practices For Leaders
Dr. Whitelaw explores the connection between AI and climate change. She offers 3 internal and external practices for leaders in these times.