Athletes and legendary coaches from sport are often cited by leaders to motivate, inspire, and pull together as a team. But how many leaders actually practice and employ the skills these high-achievers leverage to be successful? In today's sports landscape, coaches who have embraced emotional intelligent approaches are scoring points and building dynasties. And corporate leaders have a lot to … [Read more...]

Athletes and legendary coaches from sport are often cited by leaders to motivate, inspire, and pull together as a team. But how many leaders actually practice and employ the skills these high-achievers leverage to be successful? In today's sports landscape, coaches who have embraced emotional intelligent approaches are scoring points and building dynasties. And corporate leaders have a lot to … [Read more...]

When I say "team-building" or corporate training, do you say….ugh! Maybe you imagine sitting in a windowless conference room, or enduring an interminable video call that takes you away from the pile of work you need to get done - without offering anything of lasting value? There's a better way. And yes, it involves empathy as the key ingredient for turning a team building event from a one-off … [Read more...]

We are not tied to harmful business and workplace practices. In fact, history shows us that we, as humans, work to improve things over time - look at laws against child labor, unsafe working conditions, and safety and truth in advertising regulations. Yes, capitalism and business have been rooted in toxic and inequitable practices for a long time because people can make a lot of money. But we are … [Read more...]

What do collaboration and empathy look like when lives and liberty are on the line, not just workplace culture? Today, you're going to hear what happens when people come together across cultures to support each other - amidst a backdrop of World War, racism, fear, and segregation in 1940s America. Janice Munemitsu shares her family's inspiring story of kindness, collaboration, and empathy. Her … [Read more...]