Jennifer GottesfeldDo As I Say, Not As I DoI’ve run this simulation dozens of times. Imagine a room full of some of the most social justice, human-centered, empathically trained…Dec 28, 2017Dec 28, 2017
Jennifer GottesfeldThe Mindful LeaderPracticing leadership-oriented mindfulness allows you to create an environment of intentionality in the way you make decisions, interact…Oct 11, 2017Oct 11, 2017
Jennifer GottesfeldOn saying what you meanGender-based violence. Those words are powerful. Say those words to someone and they mean something, even if they have never heard the term…Jan 26, 2016Jan 26, 2016
Jennifer GottesfeldIntention SettingStarting off the new year, many people make their resolutions — go to the gym, eat healthier, write more, read more — the list goes on. But…Jan 3, 2016Jan 3, 2016
Jennifer GottesfeldinAMPLIFYThe Role of Empathy in LeadershipThe most powerful way to use empathy is as a tool to better understand the people we work with, the people we interact with, and the people…Nov 13, 2015Nov 13, 2015
Jennifer GottesfeldYes and Yes, AndIn previous posts I’ve discussed curiosity as one of the fundamental pillars of being a great leader. The only way to continue to learn is…Sep 30, 2015Sep 30, 2015
Jennifer GottesfeldOn Meeting the World Where It’s AtI’ve always loved the practice of harm reduction in public health work. The concept is, rather than ask or expect people to change, we…Sep 14, 2015Sep 14, 2015
Jennifer GottesfeldNavigating human complexityNavigating complexity requires a mix of systems-thinking and human-centered thinking. There are a lot of different types of complexities —…Aug 14, 2015Aug 14, 2015
Jennifer GottesfeldThe Leader as FollowerThere is a common misconception that being a leader means being the one to come up with the best ideas, that it’s about being powerful, or…Aug 10, 2015Aug 10, 2015
Jennifer GottesfeldThe gratitude/entitlement shiftYou did it. You got the job, or the promotion, won the election, got the raise. You worked hard, you put in the hours, the blood, the…Aug 8, 2015Aug 8, 2015
