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Lego Serious Play for all ages! When I tell people I use Lego in my leadership workshops, I usually get one of two reactions: laughter or curiosity. By the end of the session, I get something else entirely — breakthrough. Lego Serious Play (LSP) is a facilitation methodology developed by the Lego Group and grounded in decades of research on learning, creativity, and organizational behavior. The premise is simple but powerful: when you build with your hands, you think with you

Most organizations don't set out to have an inclusion problem. It creeps in slowly — through unchecked assumptions, unexamined habits, and leaders who mean well but were never taught how to lead inclusively. Here are five signs it's time to bring in an inclusive leadership keynote speaker for your next conference, retreat, or company event. 1. Your diversity numbers are improving but your culture isn't Hiring diverse talent is step one. Retaining and empowering that talent is

Leadership has always mattered. But in today's rapidly evolving workplace — where teams are more diverse, distributed, and dynamic than ever — inclusive leadership isn't just a nice-to-have. It's the competitive advantage that separates thriving organizations from stagnant ones. So what exactly is inclusive leadership? Inclusive leadership is the practice of actively creating environments where every person feels seen, heard, valued, and empowered to contribute their best wor

I was born in Decatur, which I often refer to as “the butthole of Illinois.” It is in the center of the state, near Springfield which is...

January 22nd, 2025 I woke up thinking about my last moments with mom. I was by her side when she took her final breath. I felt like a...

Collective Genius: The Art and Practice of Leading Innovation by Linda A. Hill, Greg Brandeau, Emily Truelove, and Kent Lineback. Boston,...