Bamboo is one of nature’s strongest materials. Even as a part of the grass family, its strength rivals, and at times outranks, many man-made materials, including mild steel. One of bamboo’s unique properties is its flexibility. Bamboo can bend in the wind, absorb heavy shockwaves, like from an earth...
There will be times, personally and professionally, when you will have to make a decision about pushing forward or letting go of something. We are often taught to have an unwavering commitment to our goals, to not let challenges deter us, and to become the champion of our own success. While all of t...
I recently re-read a poem by Devon Brough about how things are hard, but the beauty of life is that we get to choose our hard. At the beginning of each calendar year, we often have a renewed sense of energy and excitement. We set our goals, lay out our plans, and talk about all of the things we hope...
The leadership landscape is constantly shifting, and one of the things that distinguishes an effective leader from an ineffective one is their ability to adapt. They must adapt to the people they lead, the work that needs to be done, and the approach that needs to be taken. A shift that we are seein...