by Carla Ruiz | Nov 20, 2020 | Blog
“Be present in all things and thankful for all things.” – Maya Angelou Gratitude is the quality of feeling grateful or thankful. Over the past two decades, research has proven that being intentional about gratitude increases optimism, reduces physical ailments,...
by Carla Ruiz | Sep 20, 2020 | Blog
Every family has values. These values are the filters through which we see the world, interpret data, make decisions, and spend our resources. One of my colleagues had grandparents who were raised on a farm with a value of working hard together. They believed that...
by Carla Ruiz | Jul 26, 2020 | Blog
“Without friction a wheel cannot move forward.” – Unknown I want to live with an appreciation for the friction in my life which strengthens my leadership skills and makes me more resilient. At InnerWill, one of our five practices of Values Based Leadership is...
by Carla Ruiz | Apr 26, 2020 | Blog
We often speak in our workshops about leadership being a choice and how a starting point for that choice is leading ourselves. It may sound easy, but it requires high self-awareness, thoughtful reflection and a commitment to act in alignment with what is most...
by Carla Ruiz | Mar 8, 2020 | Blog
Values Based Leadership isn’t just for individuals and organizations, it’s also an incredibly powerful tool for families. Many of the principles that apply to organizations and family businesses also apply to another type of community – the family unit. Like the...
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