Welcome to Work+T!  This newsletter focuses on the latest developments in shifts in perception, worldview, and personal capacity as it relates to the workplace. This month we examine emerging perspectives for social dynamics in workplace, as well as a case study on regeneration with a spirit-based lens. Enjoy! Regards, Birju

Holding Space as an Essential Leadership Quality

Research out of MIT showing that THE essential leadership capacity of the 21st century is holding space. It creates the conditions for both personal shift and systems shift. What is holding space?? Many definitions, here is one take on the specifics. Read Full Story »

Mindfulness: Beyond Climbing the Corporate Ladder

The Atlantic reports on the seldom studied parts of mindfulness practice - the effects that are unrelated to health outcomes, or more focus, or profitability, and towards inquiries about nature and purpose. We also hear about a growing experience in practitioners: the dark night of the soul. Read Full Story »

Spirit-based Regenerative Enterprise: Grupo Ecologico

Pati Ruiz Corzo began her career as a power broker in the city, while simultaneously cultivating values of love. Soon, her dissonance led to a rural shift and starting one of the most innovative enterprises in the world - Sierra Gorda in Mexico. Read Full Story »

Courageous Conversations Toolkit

Courageous conversations allow for the possibility of drastic shifts in personal habits, group patterns, and broader culture. However, they require new capacities. Here, the Social Transformation Project shares a toolkit for growing in group capacity and inviting the dialogues. Read Full Story »

Be the Change

Depending on your interest, have a courageous conversation in the coming week, or perhaps hold space for another person or group in a way that pushes your own boundaries (without bowling them over).  Holding the intention alone may prime you to notice opportunities to act!