Field Notes on the Weight People Carry
Writing on wellness strategy, moral injury, burnout, resilience and leadership for first responders, law firms, school districts and the leaders responsible for them.
How Do You Know If a Wellness Program Is Working?
Track a wellness program like any operational function: PTO use, workers' comp claims, participation by role, retention and exit interviews. Then make the case.
October 7, 2026What Should a Police Department Wellness Program Include?
What a police wellness program should include: assess risk, build a playbook, implement in person, track results. Physical, mental, emotional and spiritual.
October 7, 2026The True Cost of Turnover in High-Stress Roles
Losing an officer, associate or teacher costs far more than recruiting and training. The hidden costs of turnover in high-stress roles, and how to count them.
October 7, 2026Wellness Consultant vs. Wellness App vs. Clinical Provider: Which Do You Need?
An app gives access to tools, a clinician treats people in crisis, and a consultant builds the program around both. What each one does and when you need which.
October 7, 2026Wellness Resource vs. Wellness Program: Why Most Organizations Only Have One
A wellness resource waits to be found. A wellness program is funded, documented and owned. Here is the difference, and why most organizations have only one.
October 7, 2026
What We Practice Shapes Who We Become
Explore how prayer, neuroplasticity, and repeated spiritual practices can shape attention, emotional regulation, resilience, and the way we lead.
September 30, 2026
More Than a High-Five: What Touch, Connection, and the NBA Can Teach Us About Leadership
Explore how haptic technology is changing training and human experience—and what haptics can teach leaders about connection, presence, resilience, and performance.
August 28, 2026
Spiritual Coaching vs. Mentoring
Do you need a mentor or a coach? One shares hard-won wisdom, the other helps you find your own. Here's how to know which your season is asking for.
August 5, 2026
Coaching and Therapy: Two Different Conversations About Change
Understanding the unique roles of therapy and spiritual coaching—and why sometimes the healthiest choice isn't one or the other.
July 1, 2026
Beyond Performance: What Spiritual Coaching and Sports Coaching Can Teach Us About Lasting Success
Success isn't just about performing well—it's about who you become. Explore how spiritual and sports coaching work better together.
June 1, 2026
When Leadership Hurts: Understanding Moral Injury in High-Stakes Environments
Moral injury isn't burnout or PTSD—it's values-based trauma. Learn how leaders can recognize, process, and lead through moral conflict in high-stakes environments.
May 4, 2026
Burnout Is a Signal Leaders Can No Longer Ignore
Burnout isn't a personal failure—it's a leadership signal. How leaders can reduce workplace stress, support wellbeing, and create sustainable performance.
April 3, 2026
The Real Competitive Edge: Why Foundational Skills Matter More Than Ever
Foundational skills—not technical expertise—drive long-term success. Why adaptability and emotional intelligence are the real leadership advantage.
March 3, 2026
From Observing Pain to Sharing Responsibility: A New Leadership Standard
Most leaders care—but how you care matters. The four qualities of empathy in leadership, and why moving from sympathy to empathy builds trust.
February 5, 2026
Leading with Hope: The Hidden Driver of Health and Resilient Leadership
Leading with hope strengthens health, resilience, and sustainable leadership. How meaning, empathy, and daily practices keep leaders grounded under pressure.
December 31, 2025
The Gratitude Shift: Reframing Failure as a Growth Tool
Discover how gratitude reframes failure into a strategic growth tool, helping leaders and first responders stay steady, clear-minded, and connected to their purpose.
December 4, 2025
From Burnout to Balance: The Power of Intention to Reclaim Your Energy
How intention helps leaders and first responders move from burnout to balance—simple practices to reset, focus, and lead with purpose.
November 4, 2025
Boundaries as a Superpower: Protecting Your Energy to Lead Better
Healthy boundaries protect your energy, sharpen leadership skills, and build emotional resilience—practical tips for leaders and first responders.
August 21, 2025
Celebrating Success: Creative Approaches to Recognition in the Workplace
Explore innovative ways to celebrate success in the workplace with creative recognition strategies that inspire and motivate your team.
July 17, 2024
Surpassing Doughnuts and Dimes: Funding Wellness for First Responders
A creative approach to funding first responder wellness programs: partnering with non-profits, first responder foundations and local businesses.
May 14, 2024Start the Conversation
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