Sharing my views and experience throughout Big-Hearted Leadership has been incredibly rich and meaningful, and it means a great deal to me that it has helped so many current and aspiring leaders in our communities. And, while I’m honored to share my philosophy on effective leadership, I embrace the input of other thoughtful individuals on […]
I have a chapter in my book entitled “Turn Your Organization into a Force for Good,” and it’s a concept I feel very strongly about. Leaders have the ability to galvanize entities into action, and it’s important to optimize that potential to do good in our communities. In the same regard, I really find it […]
Have you ever wondered how your thoughtfulness, compassion, and Big Hearted Leadership affect your environment and not just the feelings but also the productivity of those around you? Watch as Christine Porath explains the research to support how behaving civilly and reaching out to others makes such a tremendous difference in the workplace, and how […]
Published in St. Louis County News | April, 29, 2020 Many organizations have had to adapt quickly to still provide effective services and be of value to the community while numerous key personnel are working remotely. Balancing home and personal life with work life offers a unique set of challenges that can hinder productivity, and […]
Originally published on Gazelle Magazine | April 3, 2020 by VICKI FRENCH BENNINGTON Photo by David Kilper Balancing your home and personal life with your work life can sometimes be a struggle. But yet, if you don’t work on creating and maintaining that equilibrium, something (or someone) will suffer. Health care industry leader Donn Sorensen knows […]
Originally Published by St. Louis Magazine | AUGUST 1, 2019 BY LAURA MISEREZ On Thursday, Missouri-based nonprofit Health & Homes STL announced its plan to help reshape and revitalize Ferguson. The proposal, which comes five years after the shooting death of Michael Brown, details a multimillion-dollar development called WestFlo District. The development will include the Boys & Girls Clubs new $12.4 million teen […]
Howard White, Vice President of the Jordan brand at Nike, embodies the principles of a Big-Hearted Leader. In his podcast episode of This I Believe, he shares more on his driving philosophy on humanity: “I believe every single person deserves to be acknowledged, however small or simple the greeting.” LISTEN HERE
What exactly does Game of Thrones and all of its hype say about modern culture? If nothing else, it clearly illustrates that we do not lack passion. Whether you watch the show religiously or couldn’t care less about which house or whose dragon will reign in the end, there is no avoiding exposure to this series.
I’ve always been a huge advocate of face to face contact whenever possible. It provides a more effective platform for communicating, it feels more sincere, and it allows for greater clarity–all of which reduce the likelihood of a misunderstanding and make a more compelling case for succeeding at an intended accomplishment. It seemed intuitive to […]
We live in an era during which polarization is becoming the norm, and it can be incredibly disheartening. From partisanship in politics to outrage over what someone hears when listening to an audio clip (remember the Yanni/Laurel debate) to longstanding sports rivalries, this concept is ingrained in our modern culture. Yet this is also a completely […]
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