Step Into the Sun: Embracing the Shadows in Leadership
We often celebrate the light—confidence, decisiveness, empathy. But stepping into the sun also reveals a shadow: the traits we suppress because they don’t fit how we want to…
Building Leadership Empathy with Both/And Thinking
Empathetic leaders understand the needs of others and strive to be aware of their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. One of the key ways leaders can expand their capacity…
Finding Common Ground in Polarized Conversations
Polarized conversations are everywhere, whether it’s navigating political debates or addressing a tough topic at work. These discussions often leave us feeling stuck, misunderstood, and frustrated. But what…
Andiron announces the hiring of Carrie Heckenliable as Both/And Program Manager
We are very excited to share that Carrie Heckenliable has joined the Andiron team as Both/And Program Manager! In this role, Carrie will support our suite of Both/And…
Leveraging Both/And Mindsets: A Pathway to Corporate Success
In the complex corporate landscape, successful navigation hinges upon a fundamental shift in mindset. Based on our work, steeped in research, we believe that developing a Both/And mindset,…
Focusing on Self and Others During the Holidays
As the temperatures fall and we enter the holiday season, it becomes routine to express gratitude for our friends, loved ones and even people we may not know….
Kindling Leadership from Within: A Five-Step Strategy for Pharma/Biotech HR Leaders
The key to an organization’s long-term success lies in its ability to cultivate strong leaders from within. In the ever-evolving Pharma/Biotech industry, this is particularly critical. Here are…
Navigating Polarity Tensions: Five Positive Impacts on Organizational Efficiency and Effectiveness
Effectively seeing and navigating polarities is a cornerstone of sustainable and successful organizational performance. There are many positive impacts that result when leaders implement strategies to navigate paradoxical…
Kindling Leadership: October Newsletter
🍂 Cozy Up to the Polarity of Exude Competence::Exude Warmth 🎃 Connecting with people in the workplace in meaningful ways has always been a challenge. However, as the…
The Power of a Both/And Mindset: Navigating Modern Leadership Tensions
As leaders in today’s complex world, we are often faced with difficult choices and conflicting demands. How do we maintain stability while driving change? How do we reward…