This is a work of fiction. All characters and events in this post are used in a fictitious manner, with the intent of providing a learning experience....

Wendy Palmer, author, aikido master, and teacher to leaders and coaches worldwide, passed last week. She is now an ancestor to her community and all those who will discover her legacy of Leadership Embodiment....

“Timing is Everything” is a proverb used in all walks of life. It is often associated with comedians telling jokes in such a way that they are well received and have the maximum effect....

How does going fast help me lead more efficiently and effectively? How does it limit my effectiveness? What would slowing down do for my leadership?...

The aim of our ethical journey as leaders and coaches is to embody ethical maturity. This means integrating all we experience and learn into an ethically sound way of being and doing....

Poetry and leadership go together more than you might think. Poetry uses words to reveal the essence of life, what it feels like and means to be alive. More than any other form of writing, poetry connects us to ourselves, others, and the wider world....

We are always upstream and downstream from others in the organizations and systems we work in. Everything we envision and then take action on will have a downstream effect. Everything. Our upstream actions become others’ downstream experiences to deal with and vis-versa....

There is no right pace. The pace and tempo of leadership have everything to do with context—the type of business, the strategy and culture of the organization, and the personal style of leaders....

Mindful Reflection is a practice for improving the voluntary faculty of attention. With intentional practice, we build the capacity to be with our present experiences. Without intentional attention, our minds can easily fall prey to distractions both internal and external. The cost of inattention can be high ...

Awareness encompasses all of our experiences, from the practical to the profound. To engage others and drive change, leaders need awareness of critical data and the focused attention to cut through distractions. Leaders should strive for a deeper awareness of themselves, because who they are—their purpose, values, and identity—is how they lead. What we do with our attention and our presence within in our bodies in every moment dictates how we live and lead. This is awareness at work. ...