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As we move into autumn in my part of the world, the pandemic endures — and VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) demands clarity of mind, body and spirit. I’ve been asked to help make sense of all of this through a multiplicity of gatherings, and I invite you to join me: Season 2 of my…
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This storyteller and educator has spent the past two decades exploring the dynamic between humanity and technology. Six years ago, I recalibrated my graduate program from an almost-exclusive focus on the wonders of digital media to a “people first” emphasis on the relational currency of trust and collective action — with tech in a supporting-role,…
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Knowing when to let go — and to whom to let it go — can be an act of leadership. I titled my 2015 TEDx talk, “Why I drop the mic.” I’ve departed from some roles decisively, sometimes unceremoniously, but always with an eye to the road ahead. I now drop that mic slowly and…
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Despite how much of our professional interaction now occurs via webcam, successful moderation remains the timeless art of good conversation. It’s in how we listen, set expectations, serve as conduit from speaker to audience, prepare for having nothing to say — and for knowing when it’s over. I’ve compiled my seven essential tips in this…