Readings

At Maypop Grove, we don’t just teach leadership—we practice it through every decision, design, and delivery. Our new Code of Practice reveals how we hold space, honor reflection, and anchor our programs in lived expertise. It’s not a policy. It’s a daily guide—for ourselves, and maybe for you too.

Like everyone, we are working through how generative AI can help.  It hasn’t been about making the tools work the way we want to, it’s been about balancing the use of tools with maintaining vigilant ownership over what the tools help us produce. 

JD-Lan Su Yuan in Portland From the Conference Room to the Garden Gate I left Living Future 25 with a head full of systems, urgency, and...

Still trying to “make the case” for sustainability? Maybe it’s not a messaging problem—it’s a resistance system. A sharp, honest look at why good leaders keep repeating themselves and how to move forward with clarity.

Sustainability isn’t complex—it’s legacy + longevity. Can you be proud of it? Can you keep doing it? If not, it’s not sustainable. A candid take for senior leaders ready to lead with courage, not jargon.

In the fast-paced world of leadership, lifelong learning is essential. But with a constant stream of information, it’s easy to feel...

Spot and tackle common issues using Patrick Lencioni’s Five Dysfunctions of a Team model, and turn dysfunctions into growth opportunities.

A hybrid approach combines the flexibility of Agile with the structure of Waterfall and the control of Stage-Gate.

The SIPOC model helps teams define and improve processes with clarity.

Consulting requires more than expertise. Discover the 5 Rs—Respect, Rhythm, Risk, Results, and Resilience—for consulting success.

The Pareto Principle is a powerful tool you can apply to your projects to get the biggest results from the smallest efforts.

“ Are you ready? ” Terrifying question sometimes! Leap to say yes, cringe to say no, a fact vs feeling web trapping us in to...