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By guest writers David Erskine and Kathleen Allen<\/h5>\n\n\n
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Every day brings us opportunities to live like the Stoics. In Wisdom, Courage, and Discipline<\/a>, guest blogger David Erskine shares how two important books, a legendary trail run, and the work of a resilient Bay Area sculptor inspire him on a daily basis.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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In her latest LinkedIn newsletter, Kathy writes how to turn fear into a powerful feedback mechanism. Using one of her favorite examples, she explains that leading today is a lot like dancing on a slippery floor\u2014and offers ways that fear can help us find our rhythm. Read Embracing Fear here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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Nature teaches us to nurture transformation more like gardeners and less like mechanics. In her latest Substack post,\u00a0From Driving Change to Cultivating Growth<\/a>, Kathy explores how to create conditions that let change happen naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Subscribe to Dr. Kathleen Allen’s LinkedIn newsletter Nature-Based Leadership<\/a> for insights at the intersection of Nature and leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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