the Mindful Path of Leadership
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Shawn Carney
- Jul 9
- 3 min
Decision Making for New Leaders
When Keisha first stepped into her new role as a manager, she felt a rush of excitement and trepidation. The promotion was a recognition...
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Shawn Carney
- Jul 2
- 5 min
The Path to Recovery From Burnout
I've been leveled by burnout a few times in my career. It's happened when I've been in roles I loved and roles I loathed, when I've been...
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Shawn Carney
- Jun 25
- 3 min
Neurodiversity at Work: A Guide for Managers
Some days, corporate diversity programs can feel more like an opportunistic tick in a checkbox or a marketing buzzword than actual...
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Shawn Carney
- May 21
- 4 min
The Never-Ending Cycle of Burnout
Patient: Doctor, it hurts when I lift my arm. Doctor: Ok, stop lifting your arm. See me again in 90 days to discuss progress. Burnout as...
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Shawn Carney
- May 17
- 1 min
Friday Journaling Reflection Prompt May 17, 2024
Here's this week's Friday journal reflection prompt: Reflect on a time when you felt torn between the demands of efficiency and the call...
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Shawn Carney
- May 14
- 3 min
Are You Crushing or Cultivating Creativity?
A massive hydraulic press sits in a huge dystopian warehouse loaded with creative tools like paint, musical instruments, a metronome, a...
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Shawn Carney
- May 7
- 3 min
Getting out of the margins
In the last post, we covered the definition of marginalization and tactical examples of how to recognize it. This time we'll discuss...
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Shawn Carney
- Apr 30
- 3 min
What is Marginalization?
Marginalization is when individuals experience barriers based on their identity, background, or circumstances, such as race, gender,...
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Shawn Carney
- Apr 18
- 1 min
Creativity as a Catalyst
Curiosity killed the cat... ...but satisfaction brought it back. You probably know the first half of that proverb, but you may not be...
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Shawn Carney
- Apr 16
- 7 min
The Power of Feedback
Feedback has the potential to be either a powerful gift or a destructive weapon. It can shape our understanding of ourselves, our work,...
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Shawn Carney
- Apr 15
- 1 min
Announcing my new leadership podcast - Leading Beyond Limits: Cultivating Creativity
I'm excited to announce my new podcast, Leading Beyond Limits: Cultivating Creativity. In this podcast, you'll hear from leaders across...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 26
- 6 min
Well Being For The Time Being
In the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it's easy to find yourself constantly looking ahead to what's next rather than living in the...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 14
- 9 min
7 Lessons from Crisis Management
(This article was originally published on Medium in April 2020) In the Cynefin model, when you find yourself in disorder or chaos, the...
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 12
- 6 min
Resistance to change: A guide to difficult conversations
This week, we'll dive deep into the art of managing resistance to change as a crucial aspect of difficult conversations in the workplace.
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Shawn Carney
- Mar 5
- 4 min
Can we talk? Conflict resolution: A guide to difficult conversations
Does uttering or hearing the words "can we talk" fill you with dread? You're not alone! Difficult conversations in the service of...
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Shawn Carney
- Feb 29
- 1 min
This is the sign you've been waiting for. You are braver than you think.
On the Gregorian calendar, today only happens once every four years which makes it pretty special. Is there something in your life that...
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