Work is love made visible. -Kahlil Gibran
The purpose of culture is to connect. Imagine a workplace where every team member is invested in the vision, generous with their know-how and fierce in their advocacy for the mission. This is a space where collective healing generates innovation, conflicts are transformed into your next best creation, and people are healthy.
Transformation In Each One Teach One
Give a person a fish, you feed them for a day. Teach a person to fish, you feed them for a lifetime. Teach a person to teach others to fish and you solve world hunger.
One of our institutional partners had us come to a circle practice training to build more connection to and accountability around issues of race, racism and discrimination. The stakes were high. Trust was low. The institution had recently received a federal lawsuit for accusations of discrimination. One of our trainees, who also happened to previously be a preschool teacher, (If preschool teachers ran the world who would have world peace) worked with another colleague to host a circle practice with their colleagues . At first the supervisors were skeptical. They understood the concept, but how is this going to fit into their context? The supervisors took a chance on the circle keepers who ended up facilitating 60 colleagues in connection. It was so worth it. There was laughter, collaboration, sharing, passion and being able to be open. The closing words were hopeful, grateful and surprised. The authenticity in the room was palpable. Colleagues could speak freely and not being judged.
The Struggle is real. So are you!
Let’s face it: the weight of your mission can take its toll. Burnout, communication breakdowns, and unspoken tensions create invisible barriers that slow progress and dampen morale.
Conflict disrupts Complacency. Connection Disrupts Conflict.
You want a culture that mirrors the justice you desire —a workplace where trust, equity, and empathy are the foundation of how your team operates daily.
You’ve invested in team-building workshops, had hard conversations, and even implemented new policies. These efforts aren’t wrong—they’re a testament to your commitment. But the deeper dynamics persist, leaving your team feeling stretched and sometimes at odds with one.
If these patterns continue, the cost is steep: disengaged team members, slower progress on your mission, and a disconnect between your values and your workplace culture. Without a shift, the very justice you advocate for externally could feel unattainable internally.
Picture this: Your team gathers in a circle. Every voice is valued. Disagreements are met with curiosity and resolved with mutual respect.
Challenges are met with shared accountability, and decisions reflect your deepest values.
Together, you’re not just advocating for justice, you’re not just enforcing it
—you’re living it.