If I were to offer one piece of advice that fit any situation, it would be to live proactively. That is, set your mind to putting in the effort BEFORE the problem gets worse (or even insurmountable). Want to find a partner? Be proactive. Looking to have good health? Proactivity.

In a wide-ranging survey by Harvard, only 24 percent of employees reported feeling curious in their jobs, and about 70 percent said they face barriers to asking more questions at work.

This month at Graymake, we've been thinking, reading and talking about wholeness. When I think about wholeness, there are a few people in my life that really stick out in my mind: Chella Drew is one of them.

Here at Graymake, the month of March is all about transparency. Forbes recently highlighted 10 Leaders Who Aren't Afraid To Be Transparent. I'd like to add two more to the list. This month, I talked to a duo I ultimately hired myself because their values align with my own. Both financial consultants at Heritage Financial Consultants.

Have you ever read something and said aloud to yourself, “I’ll be damned!”? Last night, this happened to me. Last night, I was reading Priya Parker’s book “The Art of Gathering” and I got to a section called ‘Etiquette Vs. Pop-Up Rules.’ In it, Parker discusses how: “the etiquette approach to life is …imperious.

“What right do I have to speak up?” “Why would anyone want to listen to me?” “That was just luck, or the right place at the right time.” “Everyone must already know that. I have anything new to add.” If you’ve experienced negative self-talk that sounds like this, you too have felt impostor syndrome.

Originally published on Robyn Short's personal LinkedIn Meet the Peacemakers is a monthly interview with an entrepreneur whose work elevates human security and human dignity. These individuals are creating a ripple effect of positive change in their communities and around the world. Meet Anne Hilb.

Looks like elementary school teachers have been on to something all along: Sitting in a circle is the best way to encourage sharing, even among grown-ups in the professional world. Circles are a growing trend in the business community because these types of meetings give all participants a chance to be seen and heard.

Graymake -- and thus, I -- is getting ready to release my first newsletter. To bulk it up so it's chock-full of helpful content, I plan to interview an entrepreneur or CEO so they can share their wisdom with our learning community. For my first-ever interview, I decided to start with Dana Sicko.

It has happened to me plenty of times. I am present. I am eager. I have a fresh highlighter in tow. Still, I have found myself once again in that terrible place where I have no idea what the people around me are talking about. Feelings kick in. Lots of them.

This week marks two years since the death of my dad and favorite human, Tom Hilb. My dad taught me more about organization development than any book or theorist ever could. He did all of it without ever reading a book on leadership or taking a course that I know of.

A decline in holiday parties may be a totally un-fun AND unproductive consequence of the #MeToo movement. In this article, Annie makes the case for keeping the holiday party -- or some version of it -- in the interest of camaraderie and team bonding. After all, sometimes simple avoidance can be more harmful than hurtful.

When I was five, my parents got divorced. This was the first time I saw a therapist. Years and several moves later, I remember having one of the most profound conversations of my young life. Coincidentally, I was sitting across from a different therapist named Amy.