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By Jennifer Schielke In the face of rapid change, there’s one constant we can control: how we lead—through preparation and response. The ability to discern when disruption is surfacing and to proactively take action—especially by getting ahead of it—is an essential step toward resolution. This kind of discernment is rooted in the principles of Leading […]

Leadership Principles

Crisis Communication: How to Lead Well in Every Storm

By Jennifer Schielke In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping every facet of our world — from how we work to how we connect in community — I’ve found myself asking this question more often: Just because we can do something with technology, does it mean we should? Innovation has always been a […]

CEO & Business, Leadership Principles

Innovation Without Integrity Is Not Progress

Why the Future of Leadership Starts with Generosity, Unity, and People. Discontentment has become both common and contagious. Since 2020, the world has shifted dramatically. We’ve all felt it—in our homes, on our teams, and across industries. While businesses have focused on recovering lost ground, what many are still navigating is a deeper, more human-level […]

Culture & Team, Leadership Principles

Uprooting Discontentment: Why the Future of Leadership Starts with Generosity, Unity, and People

Embrace Adversity: A Path to Personal and Professional Growth In today’s fast-paced world, we face challenges at every corner. Personal struggles, professional setbacks, and unforeseen disruptions can all seem overwhelming. But what if we shifted our mindset and viewed these obstacles not as burdens, but as opportunities for growth? What if adversity itself could become […]

Leadership Principles

Adversity as a Superpower

In Honor of International Women’s Day This month, I had the honor of being featured by the Seattle Seahawks through their Small Business Partnership, as part of a series highlighting women in leadership for International Women’s Day. When they asked me to speak about the biggest challenges I’ve faced as a woman in business, I […]

CEO & Business, Leadership Principles

Rising Through: My Thoughts on Leadership, Challenge & Opportunity

“Thoughtful actions are shoutouts from your corporate culture.”— Leading for Impact, Chapter 9 It’s Friday afternoon—our team is remote, yet here we are, gathered together virtually. Why? Because we have a well-connected team that genuinely enjoys spending time together. At a time when many news feeds are filled with complaints about workplaces and the dread […]

CEO & Business, Leadership Principles

The Culture You Build Defines Your Leadership