In 23 years of coaching executives there have been some, not many, that share goodwill naturally and consistently. For these leaders, goodwill is not forced but authentically how they show up. They appear to carry a flame of benevolent warmth that emanates from within them in all their interactions. Others feel goodwill in their presence because it is for them and directed at them....

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....

Politics happen inside and outside organizations. With the mid-term elections in less than 60 days, the current political climate in the US is rife with divergent views and, too often, toxicity. Virtually everyone has an opinion, or an opinion about those who have their opinions. ...

Goodwill is the state of "wishing well to another." Among the most pressing needs identified by senior leaders in our current business and social environment are connection, trust, and a sense of belonging....