Field Notes
Writing on leadership,
Writing on leadership,
the body, and what shifts
Occasional writing — not a schedule, just when something is worth saying. On embodied intelligence, what the science actually tells us, and what becomes possible when you stop leading from the neck up.
The Sound of Silence: Leadership Lessons from a Silent Retreat
Yesterday, I returned from a silent retreat, aiming to deepen my mindfulness practice and find answers to some pressing questions that have been piling up in my head. Over the course of 116 hours, 108 of which were spent in complete silence, I discovered that silence isn’t as silent as one might think. The world is a noisy place, even without the distractions of wifi, TV, and digital devices.