The Essence of Humanistic Leadership
The essence of the humanistic leadership soul begins with a deep understanding of self, human nature, and others. It starts with self-acceptance. With caring for ourselves. With forgiveness. With daily habits that support our physical, emotional, and spiritual...
The Rise of the Humanistic Leadership Model: A Mindset for a Sustainable Future
When I first created the Humanistic Leadership Model (HLM©) in 2015, it wasn’t out of academic curiosity—it was out of concern. After decades of studying, practicing, and teaching leadership across industries and cultures, I began to see a growing instability in how...How Humanistic Leadership Compares to Other Models
When I created the Humanistic Leadership Model (HLM), I didn’t set out to add “one more theory” to the already crowded field of leadership studies. I built it out of lived experience — the losses, struggles, and breakthroughs that shaped how I see what sustains both...
How to Thrive Through Personal Change
Change tests who we are. When life shifts under my feet, I try to remember that growth does not start with a plan. It starts with a pause. In my Humanistic Leadership Model (HLM), thriving through personal change begins with self-awareness. I ask: What am I feeling?...
Inclusion and Appreciation: Two Keys to a Calmer World
When I teach diversity, two words guide my approach: inclusion and appreciation. Too often, conversations about diversity focus only on what separates us. But what I’ve found—both in my own life and in my work with leaders around the world—is that lasting impact comes...
Why the Traditional Performance Review Has Outgrown Its Usefulness
After more than two decades in leadership, teaching, and coaching, I’ve seen one workplace tradition stubbornly refuse to evolve—the annual performance review. I’ve sat through them as an employee, delivered them as a manager, and heard countless stories from...
The Ten P Model Squared™: A Self-Awareness Mirror for Humanistic Leaders
Over the past two decades, I’ve coached and taught leaders across industries, continents, and career stages. Some were guiding large organizations through complexity. Others were just stepping into their first formal leadership role. But regardless of experience, the...
Humanistic Leadership in Action: A Mid-Year Reflection
Are You Leading from the Inside Out? As we approach the halfway mark of the year, I’ve been thinking deeply about what it means to lead—not just in title or role, but in spirit. Leadership, as I see it, isn’t about controlling outcomes or commanding others. It’s about...