Every person is an artist awaiting his or her muse. Awaiting his or her community. Awaiting his or her own sense of acceptance and belonging.
When I say Be You More, most people ask me what it means. I answer them with a question. What do you think it means? When I throw the ball to their court, they start thinking deeper and coming up with beautiful descriptions of Be You More.
When I think about the word ‘mastery’, it often feels like something unattainable or elusive, just out of arm’s reach. Though as I’ve researched, reflected, and recently discussed this topic with others, I’m starting to see it in a much different light.
I was pleased to be a guest on The Conscious Business Leader podcast where I discussed how, as a strategic change agency, ShiftUp serves companies looking to embrace brand, culture, and marketing shifts based on their values. I hope you’ll take a few moments to listen and share your thoughts with us.
It’s not easy balancing getting shit done and loving the people in your charge. Most businesses prioritize “get sh*t done” over care for their people, which sets you up for emotional conflict where the care you have for your teams takes second fiddle. I’ve seen this in my work with execs and team leaders. I’ve been there myself.
She invites and calls adversaries to curiosity’s common table, where each get’s heard. Her compassion and presence for each side quells hostile emotions. She picks up on and cuts to the emotional root of the conflict in light of their common goal for inspired realignment. In the safety of peacemaking, with weapons set aside both can recommit to move forward together.
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