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How Leaders Can Do the Essential Work of Our Time

As we face into the growing climate crisis, we recognize that there is still work to do. What internal shifts can we make that will radiate into the world?

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Shakuhachi Zen: The Lure of the Shakuhachi's Siren Song

Jeff Nytes recounts his Shakuhachi - and Zen - journey

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What an Interconnected Universe Means for You as a Leader

In our interconnect universe, leaders are bring possible futures into the present moment. Here are 3 principles that will help turn those futures into reality.

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I Don't Know

Andy Robins, a Zen Priest and ZL Instructor, shares his reflections on how, at times, not knowing the answer can be the best answer.

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The Most Essential Leadership Skills And How Zen Reframes A Way To Master Them

Agility, creativity and other essential leadership skills are better cultivated through the mind-body unification of Zen practices.

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If You Build It, Will They Come?

As leaders reimagine post-pandemic businesses and ways of working, resonance replaces wishful thinking in bringing vital honesty to: Build it and they will come.

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Slow is Steady, Steady is Fast

Andy Robins reflects on slowing down.

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When We Unpin Our Hopes

Jen Aryes finished the Zen Leader series. This is her reflection on the 3 year journey.

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Constant Change

Bob Caron sees a resolution to the gap between our desire for stability and the constant change of the world around us.

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A Trip Back In Time

Jen Ayres reflects on what has changed since she joined Zen Leader 2.

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Suffering and Healing - Greed, Hatred & Delusion: Some Call It Leadership?

Andy Robins sees a way through the conflicts and despair .

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The Way Of Generative Medicine

Dr. Kristi Crymes proposes a new "way" for medicine.

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Don't Tell Me To Be Patient!

Bob Caron ruminates on the difficulties of patience.

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Sitting with Myself

Andy Robins shares what's come up for him while sitting lately.

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The Stream

Alex Adams meditates on the paradox of a stream .

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The Labels That Stoke Conflict

Jen Ayres wonders if the labels we give ourselves help - or hurt - dialogue.

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An Elusive Unity

Bob Caron suggests that Zen may have an approach to that elusive "unity" some in the US are seeking.

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Reflections on Holidays, and the Year, Past

Andy Robins compares the uncertain lives of childhood visitors with the past year, and reminds us to connect with compassion.

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Seeking Perfection: Steve Jobs, Mu, Ma and Zen

Andy Robins explores something quite removed from the news of the day.

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Embodied Leadership: A Cure For What Ails Us?

Emboded leadership is showing the way to do the inner work that enables more successful, systemic outer work.

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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.

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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?

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From Individual to Collective Resilience: Notes from the (social) field

Dr. Maria Kukhareva shares about her experience working with young people that had experienced adversity. During that time, Dr. Maria learned a lot about resilience and it's relational nature.

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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.

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Trust that everything is as it should be

One year ago, Courtney Amo, Dr. Julie Beaulac and Casey Berglund wrote "The Mind-Body Way." Now they are sharing how their Zen training is helping them share their work.

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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.

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Out The Other Side

Brad Reed shares his journey through the Zen Leader series. He explores the ups, downs, and all the sides.

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Growing Up In A Time Of Divisions - Schismogenesis

Dr. Whitelaw explores schismogenesis, the creation of divisions. She also offers ways to bridge those gaps.

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How Joy Guides Us In Facing Climate And Other Messes

Dr. Whitelaw explores how are can use joy to face into any challenge.

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Report from the Frontlines - Helping Refugees in Chicago

David and Sarah Rose, members of the IZL community, have been helping the Venezuelan migrants in Chicago. They share some highs and lows and ways everyone can help.

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