by Nicole Havelka | Jun 2, 2021 | Antiracism, Change Leadership, Community, Mindfulness, Ritual
When I suggest that teams adopt rituals as part of their meetings, gatherings or practices, I get perplexed, awkward, uncomfortable stares back at me. I imagine the reasons for those strained looks varies from person to person, team to team. I’m guessing that much of...
by Nicole Havelka | Jun 28, 2018 | Change Leadership, Self Care
When I drove to the retreat center near Cincinnati inundated in pouring rain, thunder and lightening, even hail, I thought very seriously about turning back. I was already frustrated by the incredible amount of work I had to get done before I left Columbus. My new...
by Nicole Havelka | Sep 28, 2016 | Change Leadership
Stepping out into the unfamiliar, knowing there is the possibility of spectacular failure, subjects us to an uncomfortable vulnerability most of us would rather avoid. The shaky, excited voice on the other end of the phone begins, “I have an idea …” s/he goes onto...
by Nicole Havelka | Sep 6, 2013 | Uncategorized
I’m not sure what makes someone at the ripe, old age of 17 think these kinds of things. I was just that kind of teenager, I guess. I have a really distinct memory of resolving when I was about 17, to live my life without regret. For me, that meant always taking...
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