September reflections

I realized this morning that I have not written a blog post in a while. I feel I write a lot in my head but only when I put it down on paper, or a computer, does it come alive and even more important, I know once it is out, I have to hold myself accountable. This time of year, September, signifies new beginnings and in the Jewish community a time of reflection and forgiveness. Each year I make a choice to be more present, stop with the narratives in my head and be disciplined in leading with my heart. This practice holds true for my personal and professional lives. Personally, who am I in relationships and what stops me from entering and staying engaged wholeheartedly? If I remove the fear, what happens? Professionally, how do we come to a place of authentic leadership without being fully present? How do we lead with our hearts, allow for vulnerability and stay grounded in the realities of organizational life? Truth be told, it was only when I entered my 40’s that I began the process of understanding who I am underneath the trauma that has dictated the decisions of my past. The clarity I gained professionally and personally from sitting with myself, paying attention to my gut and taking risks that were so different from my past, sometimes destructive but nonetheless comfortable, narratives. Every consultation I enter and every class I teach I learn more about myself and you, if I stay present to the human realities in front of me. The art of authentic human connection is such a delicate dance.