Tips & Lessons

In this episode, I go solo to talk about the current state of politics in the United States.  We access pure awareness and then work to understand how we can love those we do not necessarily like.  This is a critical move for the awakened to make in an otherwise...

Nick Jankel has lectured at Yale & Oxford, advised the UK’s Prime Minister and regularly is cited by major media, like The Economist and The Guardian. He believes, leaders need a transformational leadership philosophy, science, and toolset because conventional...

In this episode, I am joined by Brandon Williams.  Brandon is an ex-fighter pilot who used his experience in the military to fuel a mission to help leaders and organizations navigate increasing complexity.  Brandon shares stories from his fighter pilot training and...

In this episode, Garland and I talk about the pervasive issue of "busy-ness" and how it is causing physical and mental health issues in our world.  Garland shares his own story of coming to terms with his overcommitments and how it led to his breakthrough research on...

In this episode, I offer some commentary on the current political situation in the United States.  I see this as a critical time in our country's unfolding story and I call on all citizens to rise above the hatred and vitriol and to demand more from ourselves and our...

I am so pleased to be joined by Carter Phipps in this episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership Podcast.  Carter is an author, speaker, teacher, economist, tech guru, and political thinker who has dedicated his life and career to expanding consciousness...in himself,...

In this episode, we continue the exploration into our "fundamental self" as a way of collectively accessing the Consciousness Revolution that is being called for on our planet today.  We sit at a crossroads in the human story...in one direction, we choose to continue...

Who am I? What is my purpose? Why am I here? Why are we here? What are we here to do? These are common questions for human beings and we have been puzzling over them for millenia.  I too have struggled to find meaningful answers to these questions, so for the past...

We live at the most crucial time in human history.  Experts consistently predict that we are living through the sixth major extinction period in the history of our planet, and in his book The Precipice, Toby Ord puts the odds of a major human-cause extinction...

In this episode I am joined by Tara Jenkins, the founder of the Conscious Revolution.  Tara shares her wisdom and experience as a human resources professional turned coach/consultant and how she helps leaders and organizations evolve to higher levels of...

Thought #1: It begins with fear... Fear is one of the most basic human emotions. It is programmed into the nervous system and works like an instinct. From the time we are infants we are equipped with the survival instincts to respond with fear when we sense danger or...

In this episode, I share a practice called "simulcasting" where you both experience the objective world while also maintaining awareness of your awareness.  I believe we sit at the dawn of a fourth major human revolution, one that is born out of frustration and fear...

Thought #1: We have the "map" to get us to the Consciousness Revolution... Last week, I wrote about how this is the most crucial time in human history. We have the power to destroy ourselves and yet we lack the wisdom to wield such power. I see this time we are living...

In this episode, I once again "go solo" to talk about the point in time we find ourselves in right now.  I cover a number of topics, including: Why now is such a critical time: we have developed the power to destroy ourselves but do not yet have the wisdom to wield...

Thought #1: We live at the most critical time in human history... I am reading Toby Ord's new book, The Precipice, in which he lays out some stark predictions about the fate of human civilization. To summarize, Ord points out that there have been three major...

Thought #1 - Making change stick is incredibly difficult... If you're anything like me, there are plenty of improvements you'd like to make in your life. Whether it's eating more healthy food, being more organized, or spending more time with your friends and family,...

Thought #1: The explosion of knowledge/information In his 1982 book, Critical Paths, Buckminster Fuller estimated that up until 1900 human knowledge doubled about every century. By 1945, he estimated it was doubling every 25 years, and by 1982 it was 12-13 months....

In this episode, I am joined by the founder of Conbrio Consulting Bill Bancroft.  Bill an I cover a wide range of topics, beginning with the current social and political climate in our country and world.  We then transition into a discussion of what organizational...

In this episode, I offer a practice to help you get out of your head and into your body as we all experience the uncertainty and anxiety of the ultra VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambigous) world of COVID-19.  To do this practice well, we must adopt three...

In this episode, I share my learning and experience with how to adjust the "default settings" in our brain that tend to want it to wander and lose contact with our direct experience.  There is a network of brain regions called the Default Mode Network that come online...

Is it possible that we exist in multiple copies at the same time? Our conventional thinking leads us to believe the answer to this question is "no," but the greatest scientific minds of our time are suggesting the answer to this question is very likely "yes." Read...

In this episode, I have a wonderful conversation with the founder of Conscious Leadership Academy, Dr. Jan Bellerman.  Jan is a former IT executive who had a series of profound experiences that set him on a life journey to uncover the mysteries of human...

I've been noticing lately how much I am trying to control things...my emotions, others' emotions, my thoughts, my client's learning/development, Colden's learning, the weather, the garden. So much to control, so little time! Ultimately, what I am facing is a lot of...

I am not planning to get overly political in my communications with this community, but the current political climate amidst COVID-19 compels me to talk a bit about it. My past communications have mostly been about quantum physics and collective consciousness, which I...

Today's message is about the mismatch between what the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world needs from us and how our brains want to function in their "default mode." Read on if you are ever feeling overwhelmed, anxious, in over your head as a leader,...

In this episode, I again "go solo" to talk about some of the "default strategies" our brain likes to use and why these strategies get us into trouble in a VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, Ambiguous) world.  I cover the following topics: Our brain as a "giant...

 In this episode, I once again go "solo" and share thoughts on the current COVID-19 situation.  There are three primary parts to this episode: Reflections on President Trump's leadership and once again calling on this community to practice compassion; Taking a...

I was recently invited onto another podcast by my new friend Steve Fredlund.  Steve has a podcast called "Just Steve" where he interviews interesting people.  I was immediately struck by Steve's zest for life and naturally inquisitive way.  I thought it would be a...

In this time of great uncertainty, Martine Cannon's voice and wisdom provide a sense of calm and compassion.  In this episode, she and I engage in an "emergent" conversation, meaning we surrender the illusion of control and allow what is to be present.  Martine...

In this episode, I welcome my friend and mentor Steve Beckett.  Steve is an amazing human being and has such deep wisdom as we all navigate the situation with Covid-19. We talk about the situation as it stands in the UK and the US as of March 17, 2020, including: How...

In this episode, I share a few personal updates on what me and my family are doing in response to the Coronavirus.  I then shift into three "frames" that have been helpful to me as I watch our leadership/citizenry come to terms with the virus: First is the "Stockdale...

What else is there to talk about these days? Coronavirus is dominating our media, our lives, and our thoughts.  It calls up our greatest fear, our own mortality and the impermanence of things.  It is VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, ambiguity) on steroids. ...

Turn on the news today and you're likely to see two talking heads (or more) fighting with one another over whose views are right, which political leaders are "stupid" and "immoral."  I don't know about you, but I'm tired of it.  I'm tired of the Facebook posts where...

In this episode, I go "solo" and share my experience working with people on facing fears in a VUCA world.  There are only two things we naturally fear when we come into the world: falling and loud noises.  We come to develop four fears during our life: 1. The fear of...

Nathanael Zurbruegg is a survivor, but more than that he is an inspiration.  His 31 years on the planet have been quite difficult from a medical perspective, yet he has found the grace and tenacity to live life to its fullest in the face of challenging circumstances. ...

Wendy Bittner is a scientist, a former McKinsey & Company consultant, a leader, a coach, a seeker, and an all-around wise person.  In this episode, we explore the concept of leading and living in a complex world, based on her own experience and through the...

In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Mariana Bozesan.  Dr. Bozesan has earned an outstanding track record as an Integral Investor by de-risking early stage investments in high-tech and clean-tech using the Theta Model based on the Integral Theory by Ken Wilber. ...

In this 12th episode, I interview Dr. Ruben Perczek about his life and experiences as a high performance athlete, coach, speaker, and spiritual practitioner.  Dr. Ruben is a highly sought after speaker, coach, and advisor to individuals, teams, and organizations, but...

In this episode, I am joined by Mark Rako Fabionar, an incredible soul of a man who has committed his life and work to healing people, organizations, and systems.  Rako cultivates transformative environments for people to experience deeper connection, insight, and...

Those who were alive likely remember exactly where they were on September 11, 2001.  Today's guest has an amazing and inspiring story about his experiences that day in the days following the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania.  Kevin...

In this episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership podcast I interview Michael McElhenie.  Michael is the founder and managing partner of Metatropia, an organization committed to the "human side of organizational life" and helping leaders navigate change in a complex...

In this episode, I welcome professional mountain biker and Integral Coach Ryan Leech.  Ryan is the founder and head coach of the Ryan Leech Connection, an online mountain biking skills training company with a mission to cultivate a lifelong passion for the sport of...

In this episode, I interview author, speaker, coach, and consultant Marilyn Paul.  Marilyn is the author of two books: It's Hard to Make a Difference When You Can't Find Your Keys: The Seven Step Path to Becoming Truly Organized and An Oasis in Time: How a Day of Rest...

In this episode, I am joined by William Walker, a coach and entrepreneur who works with individuals, teams, and organizations to develop sustainable practices that meet with their specific circumstances.  William's coaching is integrally informed, developmental, and...

In this episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership Podcast I welcome my friend, former colleague, and Chief People Officer of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Mike Tetreault.  For the past four years, Mike has been leading a team that is responsible for scaling VUCA...

In this episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership podcast I interview David Stroh, author of one of my favorite books Systems Thinking for Social Change."  David is a humble and courageous soul who is helping to bring a new way of thinking to the world as we navigate...

In the third episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership podcast, I welcome my friend and former coach from Apheno Advisory Dr. Barrett C. Brown.  Barrett is a world-renowned coach and thought leader in the space of leader and organizational development.  He holds a...

In this episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership Podcast, I welcome my friend and colleague Dr. Theo Dawson from Lectica.  Lectica's mission is to "help the world think better" by supporting optimal learning—the kind of learning that can be applied immediately in...

In this first episode of the Fully Integrated Leadership podcast I talk about why I am starting this podcast: Because of my own struggles with overwhelm and anxiety My desire to spread the message about what I have learned so that others can overcome their own issues...

VUCA How do you determine if a challenge you are taking on at work is, in fact, complex in nature?  This is a question I get asked a lot, and it's one I see organizations, teams, and individuals struggling with as they determine strategy, make decisions, and solve...

Fear is a powerful motivator of human behavior.  Every day, I see people holding themselves back because of fear, and the VUCA world that leaders face is teeming with fear-based situations.  But did you know we human beings come into the world only natural fearful of...

Pearson’s Law states “that which is measured improves.  That which is measured and recorded improves dramatically.”  My clients are taught to live by this law through tracking their annual goals, quarterly goals, and weekly progress.  This blog post lays out the major...

One of the most critical factors separating good leaders from "Fully Integrated" leaders is the commitment to personal mastery.  In the groundbreaking book The Fifth Discipline, Peter Senge names this as one of the five disciplines that is necessary to lead in...

As a leadership coach, I am often asked “What do you think defines a great leader?”  I have answered this question so many times that I thought writing a post about it made sense.  Let start by saying there are a lot of skills that are needed to be a leader, and every...