Leaders are often told to “leave feelings at the door,” but that’s not just bad advice—it’s impossible. Emotions shape how we communicate, make decisions, and inspire others. In Embracing Emotions, part of the Courageous Leadership: Bits of Courage series, explore key lessons from No Hard Feelings by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy on emotional fluency, boundaries, and vulnerability—showing that the future of leadership isn’t less emotional, it’s more human.

Rethinking What Leadership Looks Like explores the shift from executive presence to authentic leadership—moving beyond bias to inspire trust, courage, and connection.

Imperfection in leadership isn’t failure—it’s growth. Embrace vulnerability, courage, and grace to lead authentically and inspire wholehearted connection.

Seeing Beyond Yourself explores how adopting an outward mindset transforms leadership—building trust, empathy, and collaboration that elevate everyone.

In Leading at the Edge, Dennis Perkins shares how Ernest Shackleton’s doomed Antarctic expedition became a masterclass in leadership. Shackleton put people before mission, balanced hope with honesty, created purpose in crisis, adapted his style, and managed energy over time. His lessons—combined with insights from thinkers like Simon Sinek, Brené Brown, and Jim Collins—show that true leadership is about character, resilience, and care.

A true learning organization grows from the inside out. Leaders who model curiosity, reflection, and growth create trust and psychological safety, opening the door for teams to adapt, innovate, and thrive. As Peter Senge and others remind us, leadership isn’t about perfection—it’s about creating conditions where people can become their best. Organizations that keep learning don’t just grow smarter, they grow stronger.