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Leading through uncertainty “Think of the future.” My mind went blank. Slow, silent tears fell. Photographic maestro Mauro Palmieri had uttered these words. We were about to launch Our Kinds. We were feeling strong. -our first experiment had changed the model. -we lent into what we had heard, experienced, learnt, felt. It’s about ease and trust. Will they #justbringitback? We had values we believed in -a dynamic strategy -a beautiful team -5 investors My relationship had just failed. -My vision for the world was my escape. -Just 4 words cracked me open. -What is my future? Kim Perrier held me. “You have this. Bring all of you to this challenge.” Mauro snapped away. I love this photo. I love the humanity of these men. They are evocative of our team. We can hold each other through uncertainty. And we can each, in our own time, in the right moments, take the lead. #team    #leaders   #femalefounder

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Are you a leader who is challenged by creating and driving a culture of innovation within your organization? Leaders, if you're struggling with problem identification/solving, creative/critical thinking, driving a culture of innovation within your organization, I have some thoughts for you to consider. Key Step: I highly recommend assessing how you are introducing and incubating the spirit of innovation within your organization. Organizational self-awareness is a necessary first step. 3 Questions to ask yourself and your team: - Are you spending time with folks who are good at this or spend their time in the entrepreneurial or innovation space? - Are you brainstorming with your teams on potential areas of stress and strain? - Are you allowing others to suggest ideas and be creative in the absence of judgement? Bottom Line: This comes down to a question of openness and trust within you as a leader and your organization/team. Leaders must be vulnerable when it comes to growing and driving a culture of innovation. From my experience leading an Air Force base, there's simply no other way to get there. I didn't have all the answers, and neither did my leadership team. The problems and potential solutions, more often than not, came from the men and women on the front lines and in areas we least predicted. We fostered a culture of innovation by allowing outsiders to see, hear and talk with us. They provided broader and differing perspectives we hadn't even thought of (diversity of thought!). We had to take risks, be open to hearing ideas, give trust by empowering our subordinates. What does this look like for you leaders out there? Well, spending time with entrepreneurial and design leaders like Jeremy Utley and Henrik Werdelin provided me key insights and understanding...what to be mindful of when driving a culture of innovation. It doesn't get much better than this! Thank you both for being champions of entrepreneurial spirit and for spending some time with me and The Outlier Project Paddle. Where are you struggling with innovation on your teams and within your organizations? I'd love to hear from you and get those creative juices flowing! #Leadership #Innovation #entrepreneurship #creativethinking #DesignThinking #problemsolvingskills https://lnkd.in/gxkz4UfU

Yesterday I started my 2.5 day Operation Lighthouse Men’s Retreat for Men looking to overcome obstacles in life and business so they can become the Leader others need them to be. With one day down and partially into day 2, my observation is too many Men struggle silently. A silent Man is a weak Man. These men are business Leaders, Husbands and Fathers yet in their own ways, they’re alone trapped inside their minds and hearts. Society has told you Men are strong but true strength comes from ownership and accountability. If you don’t surround yourself with other strong Men, you’re essentially leading yourself and how well is that working out for some of you? You’re not living the life you want, or maybe you are but inside you know there’s anchors holding you back keeping you from seeing your true potential, self worth and value you bring to the world. I’ve created a life changing experience to help you become the best leader you can be so you can lead those who need you most. Stay tuned for the next Operation Lighthouse Retreat.

The CEO-to-chair transition is a well-trodden path, but get it wrong and you risk annoying customers, alienating staff and undermining your own successor. How to navigate the pitfalls? Read more in Phil Gripton's next instalment of his series surrounding the movement of a founder into a CEO role. 👉https://hubs.li/Q02qMp1y0

Greatness in sports often traces back to an iconic duo: Jordan had Jackson, Brady had Belichick. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a leader, having a coach is essential—not just for navigating challenges but for achieving exponential results. A great coach sees your unique abilities that you might not see in yourself. We just completed our quarterly workshop with our coach Matt Curry who continues to push our team to new levels. The conversations and thinking that we do with Matt push our team to be better than when we showed up. Who’s your "Who"? The right coach can be the catalyst for extraordinary success.

I’m on a mission- I know that the best way for me to make the biggest difference in the world is to help other leaders connect to their humanity and achieve their purpose. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, often forgetting the importance of empathy, compassion, and genuine connection. But I strive to change that narrative. I believe that by reconnecting with the heart of humanity, you can become a catalyst for meaningful change in your organizations, communities, and beyond. When you sow seeds of kindness and compassion, the harvest of positivity and success is inevitable. When leaders are intentional in shifting the mindset and prioritizing a human-centric approach, magic happens! I recently started sharing these short videos to introduce you to the power of the elements. You’ve seen Earth, Water, Air, and Fire- all the elements of nature so far. This is the final piece to the puzzle. The Heart of Humanity is what weaves it all together! These clips are meant to introduce you to who I am and what I believe in…and why the Elements of Adventure framework works in business, life, and as a focus at your events. Remember- I’m always open to taking a deeper dive into how this can specifically work for YOU. Let me know if you’d like to hop on a call. If you are a leader interested in professional development and wondering how the elements of nature can guide you to better results...check out our upcoming leadership retreat. More info: https://lnkd.in/eJytbaAT #leadership #humanity #makingadifference #peakperformance #keynotespeaker https://lnkd.in/ev44M3ui

Connected & community-driven leaders ⛵️ Peaceful Warriors ⛵️ Kings & Queens ⛵️ You recognize that your purpose and passion are lighting the way for the next generations, in fact it’s a huge reason of WHY you started your business in the first place. Yet … You find yourself plugging away in the office, working late and missing out on the simple, quality moments with those you love most. I know because I’ve been there. The smallest moment when I look at my phone & miss the big bike crash that knocked out my adventurous 3 year olds tooth. 🤦🏽♀️ Yep. But here’s the thing. I actually DID build my entire business AROUND the things that mattered MOST to me 👇🏼 🌊 My relationships with family & friends 🌊 My deepest core values 🌊 The larger than life vision I still hold And I’m taking away any barriers for you to do the same. Treasure Valley … you can be a 6 figure+ earner AND be present with your family. Sit down with millionaires and let your kids play together. At this monthly masterminding series, you’ll connect with your tribe. I know because EVERY group I’ve ever brought together … leaves with massive ROI in the things that matter most like … 🌊 Collab & Referral Partners 🌊 Business Besties 🌊 New clients & customers 🌊 Invitations to speak on stages Getting in the room could be the exact thing that puts that extra 0 behind your income .. BECAUSE you focused on the wealth that was there in the MOMENT. Join the movement of Unity Unleashed here. https://lnkd.in/gqrAqduh

A really important video from Inner Development Goals - an organization focused on building the blue print of capabilities, qualities and skills needed in order to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. If we are to reach a new age of enlightenment and create a better world, global human growth and major inner shifts need to happen. Where are you on this journey of transformation? #leadership #ESG #sustainability

In this episode, I’ll give you the three keys to transform the culture in your business. If you are a business owner, leader, or entrepreneur, I believe you will find this episode extremely helpful. 🙌 https://hubs.ly/Q02J5z600 #unfiltered #culture #business