Effective leadership requires a higher mind to override this and engage with that teammate from a place of full respect for their sovereignty as an individual, the validity of their perspective, and ultimately the relatability of their experience.

The time limit actually enables the choice to be present. 

There is still a way to harness the fresh energy that a new year brings without setting yourself up for failure

Instead of just "winging it" as you lead your team through its next project or change process, consider leading more deliberately.

Transitions often move from known to unknown. Often they bring us from old and stale to new and exciting. Some transitions, though, aren’t so welcome.

You can’t control your team, but you can create an environment that supports them. 

You can’t prevent the changes, but you can give the team the foundational cohesion to process and integrate the changes.

Talking about complex issues is essential to navigating slowly toward a resolution.

If you focus on operating in alignment with your values, the results will come in their own time.

Cultivating the discernment to know what to pay attention to when is a leadership achievement.