Work Cultures & Strategic Results

Do you know your purpose? Sometimes I feel like that question is a bit scary. This fear was especially the case when I was younger; the interplay between purpose and failure was regularly on my mind—I've been an old soul for a long time....

Regina Woods discusses fear's impact on leadership and how great leaders raise their emotional intelligence to improve organizational health.

When the fear sets in, leaders must get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Fear paralyzes, but the opposite of fear is not simply courage; it’s...

Self-Leadership is Essential

We've recast dysfunction as heroic sacrifice. We've collectively created a narrative around the nature of work that not only justifies such dysfunctional practices, but also regards those who engage in them as selfless heroes, sacrificing sleep, relationships,...

What Are Your Warning Signs?

Leaders may reach a point where rest and self-care need to take precedent in their lives. It's time to take note of what's going on in your life mentally and physically!

Tracy Johnson dives into some warning signs that you can recognize in yourself and your teammates...

EQ and Work-Life Balance

“Self-awareness is what enables you to translate the insights from an assessment into action. Self-awareness is getting to know yourself, moment by moment. Self-awareness is knowing what you are thinking while you think it and what you are feeling when you feel it....

Grappling With Uncertainty

We often use a phrase at InitiativeOne: "Leaders must become comfortable with being uncomfortable." When I hear this phrase, my mind goes toward the discomfort of uncertainty. Uncertainty is somewhat of a fear of mine. The general idea of discomfort rarely scares...