Most workplaces say they care about high-performing teams , psychological safety , and employee engagement . But there’s a missing piece that quietly determines whether any of that actually sticks: How leaders respond to people’s nervous systems under stress. That’s what trauma-informed leadership is really about. Trauma-informed leadership recognizes that many people in the workplace are carrying invisible experiences—stress, burnout, past trauma, unsafe environments—that shape how they...

The holidays are here, and what a perfect time to celebrate all that 2025 brought our way. This year was full of moments worth cheering for: growth, connection, laughter, lessons, and wins both big and small. Some things went exactly as planned, some surprised us, and some opened doors we didn’t even know we were looking for. That’s life, and it’s worth celebrating. As we look ahead to 2026, there’s so much to be excited about. New ideas. Fresh opportunities. A renewed sense of purpose and...

I’m not a man, but I’ve been surrounded by them my entire life. I’ve seen what the world asks of men. I’ve seen the pressure to be...