Insights from the Work
Observations, reflections, and practical guidance on leadership, organizational effectiveness, and the human experience of work.
Leadership is human work.
How we lead is shaped by how we relate to being human.
At StartHuman, we believe leadership effectiveness requires developing more conscious relationships with three fundamental aspects of the human experience: power, fear, and vulnerability.
We call this The StartHuman Way™.
Three invitations to lead with greater awareness, compassion, and choice:
Stand in Service™: Choose commitment over compliance.
Befriend Fear™: Choose presence over protection.
Sit in the Fire™: Choose integrity over relief.
Here, we explore the human side of leadership effectiveness—the patterns, choices, and everyday behaviors that shape our relationships, our impact, and the cultures we create.
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Sitting in the Fire as a Leader (P1)
Vulnerability can feel uncomfortable, awkward, and downright weird. And when it does, our desire for relief can quickly pull us out of integrity. Explore how vulnerability shapes our reactions and choices, often without us even realizing it.
Is 360 Feedback Right for Your Leaders?
360 feedback can provide powerful insight for leaders — but only when the conditions are right. Without trust, clarity, and the capacity to receive feedback, the tool can backfire.
Why We Offer Dare to Lead™: Practicing Courage at Work
Leadership requires courage. Dare to Lead helps leaders develop the emotional skills and self-awareness needed to lead with courage, connection, and compassion.