Learning From Nature

Humans seek to feel accepted. When the tongue tastes it once, it wants more.

Only Nature is capable of relentless acceptance. What we can do is learn from Her.

Holding Space

Leaders come to believe that they’re asked to take up space. ‘If not me, who else?’

What would happen when they intentionally create space for others? Nature, despite its magnificence, is somehow able to hold space for the rest of us.

My Own

Whether we survive or thrive depends on whether we decide to tolerate or accept.

It’s acceptance that makes ideas like ‘equity’ worth fighting for. I’m not fighting for another, but rather my own.

Adventure Together

The assumption is that their adventure is different from ours.

There’s a surprise waiting at the other end for those who pick one and go on it together.

Leading the Way to Optimal Performance

We tend to limit ‘inclusivity’ and ‘equity’ to tolerance, allowing room for exclusivity and inequity.

To Nature, ‘inclusivity’ and ‘equity’ is boundless because She’s accepting.

The feeling of acceptance allows for a feeling of safety. Safety yields confidence and thereby optimal performance.

Because of the End

The proximity of an end sparks vigor. We don’t choose to live for it, but because of it.

Can’t waste this.

Embracing Change

The need to catch up creates an eagerness to close in. The complacency of being ahead invites stagnation.

While one embraces change, the other fears change.

When Things Hit the Fan

Get curious. Do it before you hand over your control to fear, confusion, or anger.

A Worthwhile Future

Trees that aspire for a grand future must run their roots deep underground. Though hidden, their roots’ presence is undeniable.

When our work runs deep with intention (not aimlessness), meaning (not superfluity), and generosity (not greed), we’re giving our future a chance to be grand.

Enforcement

Legislations, even the fair ones, can feel limiting.

Self-imposed discipline is not limiting, but liberating.

It builds a backbone conditioned for resilience, come what may.

‘I don’t have to do it; I get to.’