Change is happening faster than ever, and many leaders feel like they’re reacting to disruption more than preparing for it. At The Empathy Collective LLC, the conversations we’re having with leaders..

On the flight from RDU to STL, the Southwest Airlines flight attendant handed me a coffee with a heart-shaped stirrer and a napkin that said, “The best ideas are born on napkins. What’s yours?”

Every night at 8 p.m., my husband and I gather our kids to read before bed. One of our favorites is The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld. In the story, a little boy named Taylor builds a magnificent tower of blocks, only to watch it crash down when a flock of birds flies into it.

Once upon a time, there was a man named Peter who commuted daily to his corporate job. He’d use the back entrance to avoid “the big boss” and would spend the first hour of his day staring into space at his desk.

How many times have you heard the phrase “the only constant is change” in your lifetime? If I had a dollar for every time I’ve heard that phrase in the last 41 years, I’d be wealthy and relaxing in my Mediterranean dream home.

Every great story, from ancient myths to modern blockbusters, follows a universal pattern: the Hero's Journey. Coined by American author Joseph Campbell, this narrative framework, or "monomyth," isn't just for fictional characters.

Ultramarathoner Scott Jurek once said, “we strive toward a goal, and whether we achieve it is important, but it’s not what’s most important. What matters is how we move toward that goal.”

Chief Executive Officer. Has anyone reflected recently on what this role means and the noble responsibility it holds? As I observe the current business and geopolitical climate, the answer is unclear.