Heidi Frye Blog
Leaders transform when they “do the work”, plug into their core, and BE the best version of themselves. Here are a few written resources to help you on your Whole Leader journey.
Same Yard. Different Perspective.
What if the thing we see as a problem is actually something else entirely? A backyard full of fallen leaves, dandelions, and violets got me thinking about how quickly we label people, situations, and behaviors. In leadership, our first interpretation isn't always the whole story. Sometimes all it takes is a different lens.
The Rest of the Story…
Two stories I shared earlier this summer had unexpected follow-ups. One involved an uncomfortable encounter with a neighbor. The other, a breakthrough in a mother-daughter relationship. Both reminded me that sometimes the thing that changes a relationship isn't the other person changing. It's seeing them differently.
What Is Acceptance? (Labels)
We talk a lot about acceptance, inclusion, belonging, and celebrating our differences. At the same time, we seem to have more labels than ever. Labels can help us feel seen and understood, but they can also become boxes. At what point does a label stop helping us understand someone and start telling us who we think they are?