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People think in stories, so it’s no surprise that storytelling can be a powerful tool for human centered leaders. Storytelling helps human centered leaders gain better insight into how people view the world, which in turn leads to more effective decision-making. Let’s explore the importance of gathering stories from people in order to gain a deeper understanding of their needs and wants. The…

There are few things more powerful for a leader than having a team that works together, listens, and then builds on the ideas of others. This is especially true when it comes to brainstorming and problem-solving focused on a range of things such as challenges that a business faces, the need for a shift in culture or practice within an organization, or the creation of new ideas and opportunities.…

As leaders, we’re often taught to avoid conflict at all costs. However, conflicts are just a natural part of human nature! So, guess what? Not all tension or conflict is bad in teams. In our Human Centered Leadership consulting we have observed the negative perception of this important interpersonal dynamic over and over. So let’s break it down and talk about why conflict, in the form of…

It’s no secret that accountability is one of the key ingredients for a successful business. But what if I told you there was a “secret sauce” to Human Centered Leadership that could take your team’s accountability to the next level? That secret sauce is empathy. Empathy allows us to understand, accept and support our teams in a way that makes them feel heard and valued. Let’s dive into how…

We’ve all had conversations that left us feeling heard, valued and respected. These are the kind of conversations that help us learn more about each other. But how do we get to these conversations? The answer is simple—listen. Listening well is an essential skill for creating meaningful connections with people. It’s also a powerful tool for understanding their needs, wants, desires, frustrations…

As we move further into the digital age, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of many aspects of our lives—including marketing. AI can be used to generate more effective campaigns, create better customer experiences, and even help with creative tasks like graphic design and copywriting. But how will AI impact creativity in marketing? Let’s take a look. The Role of AI in…

Having the opportunity to travel internationally has been one of the most rewarding and educational experiences I’ve ever enjoyed. There is no better way to gain a better understanding of different cultures than by being immersed in them. Each year Lane and I travel to London to lead an human-centered design and leadership class with students from Haslam College of Business at The University of…

One of my favorite playground games as a child was “tug-of-war.” Tug-of-war (or rope pull) is a game where two opposing teams are given a rope and asked to test their team’s strength by pulling on opposite ends of the rope. The goal of this sport is to get one team to exert their strength and force by pulling the rope a certain distance in one direction in order to pull the opposing team across a…

Human Centered Leadership is “inspiring and mobilizing people to tackle tough challenges and do things that matter.”

There’s a lot of “leadership soup” out here. Leadership styles, approaches, and philosophies are complex, wide-ranging, and very different. Some leadership styles promote the authority figure being “hands-on” and making all of the decisions, while others, expect them to be…

Turn on your television, look at your social media feed, or read any headline from your favorite newspaper, magazine, and/or trade journal and immediately, you’ll recognize that our world seems to be in a hot-mess! Our current state of affairs has us in a tug-of-war over polarizing politics, swimming in a sea of corporate greed, overwhelmed with the intrusiveness of technology, anxiously…