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.
Seeing Something Anew
A simple question during a leadership Master Class led to an unforgettable moment of insight. What began as a discussion about communication styles uncovered something much deeper: the stories we tell ourselves, the ways we seek approval, and the transformative power of seeing ourselves anew.
Life Is a Classroom, Not a Courtroom
Do you treat life like a classroom—or a courtroom? The difference changes everything. When we stop judging our mistakes and start learning from them, we become more self-aware, resilient, and effective leaders.
When Leadership Means Following
A ballroom dance lesson turned into an unexpected leadership lesson. Sometimes the greatest strength isn't knowing how to lead—it's knowing when to trust, follow, learn, and let someone else guide the next step.
Her Feedback Was A Gift, But Not the Point
A chance encounter at a leadership conference became a powerful reminder that our greatest source of confidence isn't praise, recognition, or validation from others. The healthiest leaders learn to plug into something deeper—their values, purpose, and internal power source.
Finding and Revealing What’s Within
What if leadership is less about directing people and more about seeing what is already there? Inspired by a woodworking artist's creation, Heidi Frye explores the leadership skill of recognizing potential, uncovering strengths, and helping others become who they are capable of being.
Well, That Was Awkward
A technical glitch replaced every subscriber's name with "Test First Name." While fixing the problem, I realized something surprising: I didn't actually miss the personalized greeting. What started as an email mistake became a lesson in authenticity, curiosity, and finding opportunity in unexpected places.