Reflections on leadership, transformation, clarity, and the art of moving forward with purpose. Written for those who are ready to think differently about what is possible.
What I’ve learned in my work is quite simple: people are not usually lacking capability. They are often dealing with fear, ambiguity, or a sense that they are stuck in a version of themselves or their career that no longer fits. Sometimes they already know this. Sometimes they don’t. I like to help them see possibilities beyond that fear. Tapestry I notice how people show up. I notice tone. I notice environment. I can usually tell when something is off, even if everything on
Why Servant Leadership? Every leader should be able to point to a philosophical leadership framework that guides what they do, how they show up, and how they lead. Robert Greenleaf developed the concept of Servant Leadership after working for AT&T and recognizing patterns of behaviors in leaders that contributed to a thriving workforce. Servant Leadership: A Journey Into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness written by Robert K. Greenleaf explores the characteristics o
My love affair with Renaissance leadership began during a study abroad trip to Florence, Italy. One of the guiding "textbooks" used was How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Everyday by Michael J. Gelb. We were studying leadership of the Renaissance time period through the eyes of Leonardo da Vinci, the influence of the Medici family in Florence, and the social-political upheaval that forever changed Europe. This immersive experience placed me in a group
