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January 2022

January 13, 2022

Guest Post; Book Review; The Hermits of Big Sur by Paula Huston

My guest today is Charles Kruger, a San Francisco Bay area arts practitioner also known...

December 2019

December 19, 2019

Guest Post: Monastic Strategies: Matt Tenney & Making Love Our Leadership Priority

As we enter more deeply into this season which inspires us to love well, I...

March 2015

March 31, 2015

Guest Post: The Practice of Invigorating Leadership Skills

Wendy Wolff believes in saying what needs to be said. She is a good listener...

March 13, 2014

Guest Post: The Joy of Work

Chantal Bechervaise is one of those people who makes you think, "I want the opportunity...

December 2013

December 19, 2013

Guest Post: Leadership Wisdom & Uncertainty

Scott Mabry is my friend. Scott has been a teacher and a business leader; he...

October 2013

October 29, 2013

StrategicMonk Interview: Fran Held & Mitzvah Circle Foundation

My friend Fran Held wants to make very sure that you pay more attention to...

August 2013

August 10, 2013

Guest Post: Depth in the Desert

My friend Hoda Maalouf is amazing. Her life has included struggles and challenges, and she...

July 2013

July 20, 2013

Guest Post: Finding Ourselves in the Depth

Samantha Hall is a strong, honest, courageous woman. She works hard and tells the truth,...

June 2013

June 11, 2013

Guest Post: Leadership is Climbing the Mountain

Matthew Cavanaugh is a friend of mine. I met him first through his wife, Laura...

May 2013

May 07, 2013

Guest Post: Leadership is Creative

Alli Polin is one of the most creative friends I have. She is also an...

February 2013

February 07, 2013

StrategicMonk Interview: Jon Dephouse: Part Two

My friend Jon Dephouse is a young, vital husband of a young, vital wife and...

February 05, 2013

StrategicMonk Interview: Jon Dephouse: Part One

My friend Jon Dephouse is a young, vital husband of a young, vital wife and...

January 2013

January 17, 2013

Guest Post: Burning Off the Mental Fog

My friend D'Anne Hotchkiss is an honest and courageous listener. She is the kind of...

December 2012

December 05, 2012

Guest Post: Leadership & Revelry

Jen Olney is a friend of mine. We have plenty to talk about; Jen is...

November 2012

November 20, 2012

Guest Post: Deep Leadership

Martina McGowan is a friend of mine who thinks deeply about leadership. Martina is a...

November 08, 2012

Guest Post: Leadership & Introspection

My friend Rachel Borsch appreciates the value of introspection and reflection, especially for leaders. She...

November 01, 2012

Guest Post: A Tune Beyond Us

Mary Ann Reilly is a friend of mine. She is one of those people whose...

October 2012

October 16, 2012

Guest Post: Leading with Love

Jennifer Alhasa is a great friend. She is strong and courageous, and appreciates the value...

October 03, 2012

Guest Post: Pilgrimage on a Harley

Peg Gillard is a friend of mine. She is a mom in Vermont, as well...

September 2012

September 26, 2012

Guest Post: Being Contemplative

My friend Bob Holmes is many things. He is a Contemplative. Professional writer, mentor, music...

September 15, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Jackie Bernardi on the Craft Brewery Pilgrimage

I first met Jackie Bernardi on Twitter. We follow, and even retweet, each other. Jackie...

September 12, 2012

Guest Post: Community & Liturgy

Tripp Hudgins is a friend of mine who I have never met in person, which...

August 2012

August 23, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Susan Isaacs: Part Two

Susan Isaacs is a friend of mine. We go to church together, usually a couple...

August 22, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Susan Isaacs: Part One

Susan Isaacs is a friend of mine. We go to church together, usually a couple...

August 16, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Joanne Cipressi & InspireChat

Tell me the story of #InspireChat. What brought you here? I have a dream of...

July 2012

July 24, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Jen Olney

1. When did you first recognize that you were a leader? Early in my childhood...

July 12, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Jared Callahan: Part Two

I wanted to learn more about my friend Jared Callahan, who is a youth pastor...

July 11, 2012

StrategicMonk Interview: Jared Callahan: Part One

I wanted to learn more about my friend Jared Callahan, who is a youth pastor...

June 2012

June 23, 2012

Guest Post: What is it Like Being Married to a Strategic Monk?

You might be a little surprised to learn there is a Mrs. Strategic Monk, since...

June 23, 2012

Guest Post: What is it Like Being Married to a Strategic Monk?

You might be a little surprised to learn there is a Mrs. Strategic Monk, since...