Continuing my series on "sleepwalking" at work, I explore the link between how we define leadership and the relationships in our organizations. Those relationships can either engage employees or make them tune out. https://bit.ly/464QynN

🌱 “Weeds are nature’s revolution against the rule of the machine.” —Vandana Shiva

Often, when employees sleepwalk at work, it's because our leadership habits have encouraged them to just "go through the motions." I talk about 5 ways we create conditions for employees to disengage: kathleenallen.net/insights/5-w... #leadership #regenerativeleadership

There's a myth in leadership that things would be easiest if employees followed directions without questioning, resisting, or thinking for themselves. But encouraging employees to sleepwalk—just go through the motions—comes at a cost. I explore this on my blog: https://bit.ly/4li3H0V #leadership

A fundamental, holistic change is necessary for businesses to contribute to a sustainable future: https://bit.ly/3HYbcfe During this transition, leaders must adopt regenerative leadership approaches to achieve a lasting impact. #regenerativeleadership

Amanda Sturgeon, Biomimicry Institute CEO, deeply knows biophilic architecture. Now she helps innovators embrace biomimicry. In this interview she shares her perspectives: https://bit.ly/3FVrmpb Just as we can build biophilic structures, we can build organizations with Nature as a mentor and muse.

An article from the World Economic Forum New Champions summarizes the case for more #regenerative leadership practices. In an era defined by disruption, leaders must navigate complexity, confront uncertainty, and prepare for an increasingly volatile future. Read the insights: https://bit.ly/44EGXSr

"The climate crisis is not only ecological—it is emotional, somatic, and relational." - John Dass https://bit.ly/40dtcIG Nature shows us that regeneration depends on each part of the ecosystem showing up in the right condition to thrive as a whole.

I've recently explored the shift from a VUCA to BANI worldview, but The Regenerative Futurist presents an excellent case for reframing VUCA to stop out-of-control spirals of anxiety and remain resilient in disruptive times. https://bit.ly/3HKS7wU #regenerativeleadership

Friends in the UK, this is a wonderful opportunity to build a nourishing and calming habit of sky-gazing while contributing to bat conservation. (If you missed my post about the value of lifting our eyes to meet Nature, you can find it here: kathleenallen.net/insights/hor... )

Regular check-ins also give employees the opportunity to ask questions, contribute insights, and raise concerns. Healthy organizations are like living systems, and no living system could survive without communication.

In uncertain times, many leaders seek firm answers and fixed strategies. But #regenerative leadership emphasizes relationships and capacities over control. I talk about the BANI lens and how leadership must respond to tension and transition with purpose and connection: https://bit.ly/45a9v8a

When disruption is constant, how we begin approaching change is critical. Nature teaches us the importance of choosing "starting points" that align with how life actually works. I explore how we can thrive even in uncertainty if we start in the right place: https://bit.ly/43WFCGa #naturewriting

When we treat organizations like machines, we remain in mindsets of control and hierarchy. Humans are a part of Nature, and we need to reflect that in our organizations. Giles Hutchins offers an excellent visual representation of this mindset shift: https://bit.ly/45SRtrc #regenerativeleadership

Do we find courage, or is it always in us? When we know our "line in the sand," we know when we must act, even if we fear the consequences. That is when our courage shines. In my blog, I explore summoning courage in disruptive times: https://bit.ly/4l0Tx4G

“Many, many years of evolution have gone into trees figuring out how to suck CO2 from the atmosphere and lock it into carbon stores, so it’s ready to scale now.” Time we started treating nature as our most powerful ally, instead of an enemy or just a 'resource'. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Sustainability and climate actions across the U.S. are changing fast. Join us 6/17 for a free conversation led by Verdis Group's Principal & Chief Century Thinker Daniel Lawse. We’ll dig into what’s happening and the adaptive cycle framework to navigate disruption. kathleenallen.net/conversation/

The Yurok Tribe never gave up their fight for the Klamath River. Their story is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we listen to the land, follow Indigenous leadership, and restore relationships. It's true inspiration for a #regenerative mindset. https://bit.ly/4kB2guH

When we value interdependence, trust, and cooperation in our communities—just like Nature does—we succeed in creatively solving complex challenges. Thanks to @myzerocarbon.org for recommending this excellent article about community-led, nature-based climate solutions: bit.ly/449liS7

Friends in the United Kingdom, this is a wonderful opportunity for leaders to connect with the common goal of sustainable business.

Bees are excellent teachers. We can learn about resilience from their adaptability despite colony collapse, climate change, and habitat destruction. This story in Emergence Magazine reminds me how bees show us what it means to persist amid loss. https://bit.ly/3H8XR3s

#Regenerative leadership is difficult to define. It isn't a single framework, but a living, evolving practice. This article in the Regeneration Journal ia great overview framing leadership as stewardship that's not ego-driven but "eco-system aware." I love that term! https://bit.ly/4jnicPG

Nature is an excellent guide to complexity. It invites us to observe seen and unseen relationships within its ecosystems—to immerse ourselves in the natural world and notice. Then, we can apply what we learn to our own complex systems. https://bit.ly/3ZBTe88 #NatureWriting #RegenerativeLeadership

I'm thrilled to share the recording of this month's Regenerative Leadership group conversation with Marti Spiegelman. Marti guided us on an in-depth exploration of the Indigenous understanding of consciousness and the experience of being fully awake and connected in our times: https://bit.ly/4kiMDrI

Here's the recording from today's #MasterClass on "Regenerating Communities, Restoring Ecosystems #ecosystemrestorationcommunities #ecorestorationalliance @jonschull.bsky.social - please enjoy the wonderful talks (skip ahead to intros+talks from 22:18 if short of time). fathom.video/share/X537uu...

Nature offers a vast symphony of sound that pulls us away from the agitation and anxiety our man-made soundscapes provoke, and settles us into calm and presence. I recently wrote about the benefits of immersing ourselves in natural sounds: https://bit.ly/3H5FyvP

In #regenerative #leadership and life, Nature is our greatest mentor and muse. "Across various animal kingdoms, nature's strategies provide fascinating insights for modern-day leadership." - Learn Biomimicry Here are 10 leadership lessons we can learn from Nature: https://bit.ly/3FhXzGO

Leading from a place of service mirrors natural principles of interconnectedness, creating an ecology of trust and connection within our organizations.

In this month's Regenerative Leadership call, consciousness expert Marti Spiegelman will guide us through Indigenous wisdom on assembling a reality that fuels creativity, well-being, and makes a life-positive difference. Join us May 20th at 1pm CT free on ZOOM: https://bit.ly/43lrNAM

One of my grandfathers taught me that everyone should spend at least 15 minutes daily looking at the horizon to gaze beyond our day-to-day lives and see greater possibilities. I practice horizon gazing every day. Here are the reasons why: https://bit.ly/4kpHDRP #NatureWriting

What a beautiful view. It's worth making time to enjoy the sights and sounds of Nature. These landscapes and soundscapes pull us away from the need to always be "doing" and into a restful state of simply "being."

Science shows trees synchronize electrical signals during a solar eclipse. We also know animals respond to these events. Light and dark deeply influence billions of Nature's organisms. Now we have more evidence of how plants participate in their ecosystems: https://bit.ly/4jCqG6B

Nature's #regenerative design banks on deep diversity. I pair this with another of its principles: it rewards cooperation and synergistic relationships. To model this in our organizations, we need to dive deeper into diversity in business and life: https://bit.ly/42J28CX #NatureWriting

Like any other species in Nature, we need nutrients. To thrive with resilient, evolving minds and hearts, we need life-affirming nutrients like trust, kindness, connection, safety, learning, curiosity, and purpose. https://bit.ly/4maHrYn #NatureWriting #Resilience

Psychological safety nurtures resilience through soft skills like trust and empathy—skills Nature mastered over billions of years. Leaders discover psychological safety in Equine Assisted Learning. They work with horses to witness the power of empathy and trust. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jZ4rHU

How does Nature see injustice? The Biomimicry Institute notes that in Nature, there are consequences for infringing on another species' rights. Nature values accountability, and we should follow its example. Read their analysis of natural systems of justice: https://bit.ly/4lVBtKA #NatureWriting

AYuTe Africa explores the shift from VUCA to BANI in a world that feels increasingly Brittle, Anxious, Nonlinear, and Incomprehensible. https://bit.ly/3GBuLt9 We need "soft" skills now: empathy, mindfulness, and flexibility. Nature can teach us, if we follow its lead.

A powerful, unflinching essay on what we've lost as we've become increasingly disconnected from Nature and natural life. With thanks to its author @ebenmyrddin.bsky.social for this important, impassioned exploration, and to @amyjanebeer.bsky.social for sharing it. https://bit.ly/4jxAMph

Joining the #Naturebookchallenge A book per day, in no particular order, until you've shared ALL of the best nature, environment and conservation books in your personal library. No explanations, no reviews, just covers! #Books #Nature #Naturewriting #naturebooks #conservation #ecology #booksky

I invite anyone interested in regenerative leadership and how Indigenous understandings of consciousness can shape our modern lives to a free Zoom call on 5/20. Marti Spiegelman will share guidance for creating a reality that benefits us and the world. Details: kathleenallen.net/conversation/

"In the regenerative paradigm, complexity is not a problem, it is a source. It is where life unfolds. It is where emergence becomes possible." Véronique Letellier wrote an excellent article on complexity and #regenerative #leadership that I recommend: https://bit.ly/3GagiEd

My new eBook, Following Nature's Lead, invites leaders to embrace Nature's principles and let go of outdated systems in our fast-evolving world. Learn about using Nature as a model, mentor, and muse in #leadership and in our lives: bit.ly/3EkzIpx #regenerativeleadership

Friends in Britain and Ireland, this new app looks like a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with Nature, and learn about the natural world around you.

Where human ingenuity and Nature meet, amazing feats happen. Drone #reforestation plants up to 1 million trees per day, distributing seeds evenly across large areas to maximize growth potential. If we work with Nature instead of against it, we thrive together. https://bit.ly/3FZNoXx

Nature always knows what to do without being told. It has billions of years of experience sustaining life. What if we modeled our inner world on natural ecosystems and understood our mind's ecology? The Mindful Wellness newsletter explores the possibilities: https://bit.ly/3G2aaOl

Jax's Gen2200 living system map for integrating the cyber and the natural world into a plan for a sustainable future is deeply interesting. Her "eddies"—regenerative energy, relational flows, and operational outputs—form a strong foundation for Nature-inspired leadership.

Power changes our thoughts, feelings, brain structure, and chemistry. Societal shifts exaggerate these effects, creating unnatural challenges for #leadership and organizations. Here's how it happens: bit.ly/3FSSTqT A living systems mindset counteracts these changes and keeps us grounded.

Nature has survived and flourished for billions of years through principles and systems that protect all parts of the whole. When we stray from these roots, we suffer from imbalance and inequity across our organizations and our societies. Poverty is a symptom of unnatural leadership.

If Nature has a voice in our businesses, we benefit from its billions of years in R&D. Researchers have created a framework for making Nature a stakeholder: Nature as inspiration Nature as adviser Nature as director Nature as shareholder Learn more about each role: https://bit.ly/43XBlUf

How does Nature coordinate the incredible way sea turtles hatch together? National Geographic revealed the intricate choreography. It is a story of intense collaboration designed for survival. Our organizations would thrive with such deeply interconnected teamwork. https://bit.ly/4hIB8aR