New Regenerative Coursework!
Over the past year, CTLF has been thoughtfully exploring regenerative principles and incorporating them into the organization. Matt Stinchcomb’s address at the recent CEO Forum, along with the complementary Field Guide, are two shining examples of our commitment to this new way of thinking about organizational health and sustainable growth. To that end, we’re excited […]
Member Spotlight: Max Gerson
Max Gerson, Lead Strategist & Owner, Brand Wolfe As the heart, soul and driving force of Brand Wolfe, Max is intentional, creative and quick to switch into “inspire” mode. The three core values that drive Max’s instincts are giving, solving and protecting. After nearly two decades in sales, marketing and branding, Max has become an […]
Member Spotlight: Carolyn Paul
Carolyn Paul, Independent Board Member and Retired Financial Services Executive Carolyn is an industry thought leader and board advisor with more than 25 years of corporate and non-profit board experience. She has executive experience in strategic planning, sales, talent management, P&L management, finance, budgeting, business development, risk management, private banking, investments, and trust services. Originally […]
The Value of Regeneration in Business
It’s a cold late November morning, and you awake with a slight sense of dread anticipating your work day. Despite your best efforts, the company is behind in their numbers, and the pressure is on. Once you get to into this kind of a situation, it’s not an easy thing to step back and consider a more regenerative way to be. Read on for a regenerative twist for a difficult situation.
CTLF’s 2021 Organizational Health
CTLF has utilized nRhythm’s Organizational Health Index to provide insight into our organizational health, including the design, operations, and receptivity of the organization. While the measurements are indeed helpful, it’s more about the conversations the data ignites. We use it as an opportunity to listen, ask meaningful questions, and design the future we want together. Read on to see our learnings from our Spring 2021 OHI.
Innovate Your Leadership with Three Gifts from SpiralMethod
SpiralMethod, is accessible, vast, and simple-and immensely powerful to build community and engagement. If you loved the SpiralMethod experience at the CTLF CEO Forum, have experienced elements of it at CTLF gatherings, or realized its full potential in our peer groups, here are three ways to bring its impact into your business and all your relationships. We hope these gifts help you make the mot of the special, intentional time the holidays bring to be with others.
The Value of Authenticity in Leadership
For leaders who feel isolated, burdened, and “lonely at the top,” authenticity may just be your new superpower. For real. In fact, we believe authenticity is so integral to effective leadership that is one of the five core values upon which CTLF’s HEART-level approach is based. Why is authenticity such a powerful quality? Better Decision-making […]
A New Chapter for CTLF
Decades are milestones that tell a story, and over the last four years in my current capacity as CEO and in the entire decade I have spent in this most special community, much has emerged and evolved. Much has been built, and CTLF has never been in a better position for a changing of the guard…
The Sounding Board: David Kendall
David Kendall, Founder, Attorney & CEO, Bold Legal LLC As an entrepreneur who happens to have a law degree, David relishes being the champion of underdogs in all aspects of life. David’s business is focused on mergers and acquisitions, securities and credit finance, and helping a multitude of clients in connection with strategic business decisions […]
Member Spotlight: Mike Mulhern
Mike Mulhern, Auto Broker, Automotive Search, Inc. A Colorado native, Mike has been in his current role with Automotive Search Inc., since 2011, after 35 years in the car business as the Fleet, Lease and Brokerage Manager for Landmark Lincoln. Mike is highly skilled at helping his clients find the right exceptional vehicle for their […]
Member Spotlight: Amanda Moriuchi
Amanda Moriuchi, CEO, Applt Ventures The CEO of Applt Ventures, Amanda is a champion for women in her professional career. At Applt, an award-winning, international custom tech company, Amanda has developed and lead hundreds of top-tier software experts to launch nearly 1000 applications to satisfied customers across the country. Her insights have been featured in […]
The Value of Engagement in Leadership
By now, you’ve probably heard or read about how smart folks who study the human brain have determined that big, important decisions are not made from a place of intellect, but from a place of emotion. In fact, the brain research community tells us, we actually have “two brains,” seamlessly managing their respective functions to […]
The Value of Humility in Leadership
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The Value of Solitude in Leadership
One of our favorite maxims is, “If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” While we find this to be largely true, there are times when being alone can help you go far. But the irony is, you actually have to slow down. As leaders, it’s important […]
The Art of Being Served
“It turns out, people will like us more when they put effort into the relationship. So we need to give them the opportunity to do that,” says New York Times Best-seller, Jon Levy.
Yet after years of leading a business organization built on the foundation of authentic relationships and a spirit of service, I’ve noticed a trend – most people have a hard time letting people help them. Read more for a closer look at how to strengthen our relationships in this powerful way.
The Conditions Matter
Leveraging What is Working to Make Great Things Happen This Summer
When you think about what is currently working in your life, what comes to mind? Your schedule, the rhythms you share with your family, working on projects you love, your health, your leadership, your business model? Think about how you can leverage the good conditions you are creating in one area of life and apply them to another area, so that you can really thrive and come alive this summer! Happy Memorial Day Weekend.
Interconnected: The importance of choosing connection
In times of sorrow and tragedy as we experienced in the Boulder shooting this week, our interconnectedness becomes real. We are filled with empathy and feel the hurt and outrage as one, not as disconnected parts. This is being human. This is a call to…
When It Takes A Toll
Lately, I’ve been experiencing what I once thought of as the February lull, when winter is unrelenting and the load of life feels heavy. But I’m not sure it’s just February this time…
Should We Rethink?
How do we become open to challenge our beliefs and assumptions? JJ Abrams gives a hint into how he is able to think anew so that he can create new movies and characters that move us. “I never go into anything with a template for how it should or shouldn’t be.”
Humility is a SuperPower
It’s remarkably uncomfortable being questioned and pressed to the brink. Being pushed to a fork in the road. Have you been there before? Humility can be our guide – our super power – to see around the corner in brand new ways.