Is this thing on?

How to keep this short, sweet, authentic and move this thing forward? How to capture the last couple years? What to say that's not already been said? Life is still a challenge. COVID is still here. More disruption was unveiled. And, writing through this still helps. Had a couple good conversations today; some baubles of note -- 1. Having rooting disciplines is clutch -- e.g. morning meditations, workouts, walks -- ways to help bring the body into the here and now and shake anxiety. Shake off what's unnecessary healthily and sustainably, so what remains is what matters. 2. Doing a walking tour with trusted folks to share ideas -- e.g. starting a new venture; or facing a challenge -- is smart. It grounds speaking on the real topics and opens space for collaboration to the best solution beyond a one brain answer. Diversity of perspective brings depth of vision. 3. Evolution -- give things time. Patience. Though much stays the same [grateful earth still goes around the sun], give some things a couple of years with intention -- watch them morph in spectacular ways. Water, sunlight, air. Work Well Groups is now an LLC offering three services. It's been gestating for a long time and this is a great space to share it's blossoming wip. 1. Leaders of companies are having challenges authentically leading through volatility. Honestly, all things considered, I have a depth of empathy that surprises me. How to take care of the Profit and Loss bottom line AND take care of people? I've run along many leaders, some founder/CEO's of companies, and I want to help them see the opportunities that come out of this time, and with values intact, be present, proactive and reasonable with employees in ways that keep them whole. It's the hardest part of running an enterprise, but probably the most key. 2. Emerging leaders are feeling the burn of hitting KPIs for their team, proving themselves AND leading others. I get it -- and with support, you can find your authentic way forward. Gaining your team's trust will lift and amplify your efforts, but you will have to do things differently than when you were an independent contributor if you want 1+1 = 5. And that certainly is the ask of clients, CEO's and your own direct reports who want career advancement and pay to come out of the client deliverable work. It's doable, but you're going to need to sharpen your people practice. I can help. 3. Human Resources, HRBPs, People Leaders -- we've been hit hard. Yes, recruiting function was slashed. Yes, we're all reeling from managing and leading through COVID/return to office, Salary Transparency, SCOTUS decision on Roe vs Wade, a recession, war, climate change, violence against AAPI and school shootings. It's been a lot; and very heavy -- and we've been lightening rods for organizations. How do we take care of ourselves, be the architects and designers of the employee experience; partner with leaders and empathize with frontline workers? Afterall, we are employees too. Well, I did it, and I can share my practice with you as you amplify yours. Truth -- 2023 will bring her own disruption and challenges. Get resilient, get ready. To be honest, I'm stoked. I'm built for this. Let's get at it in 2023 and thrive.