What Is on Your Map?
How do you see something that has become part of the way you see? Explore three windows into the mental maps we carry.
How Mental Maps Are Formed
Why do two people experience the same event yet walk away with completely different conclusions? This essay explores the hidden process through which experiences become mental maps—shaping what we notice, how we interpret the world and, ultimately, who we become. Understanding this process is the first step towards becoming more aware of the assumptions we carry and the choices they quietly influence.
The Map Is Not the Territory
Why Better Decisions Begin with Better Sensemaking More than eighty years ago, the philosopher Alfred Korzybski observed that the map is not the territory. The phrase has since become one of the most enduring metaphors for how human beings understand the world—and perhaps one of the most relevant for the age we live in. The
My Top 5 Leadership Values and Why They Matter for Future Leaders
Not long ago, after a leadership talk I had given, a young student came up to me. We didn’t have much time to speak, but before leaving, they asked me something that stayed with me long after the conversation ended: “We didn’t have much time to speak, but could I ask—what are the top five
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The Leadership Imperative: Cultivating Social Connections for Thriving Individuals and Organizations
As guardians of organizational culture and community dynamics, your role as leaders in fostering social connections has never been more crucial. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the need for meaningful relationships and a sense of belonging has become glaringly evident. As leaders, it is imperative that we prioritize initiatives that strengthen social connections