The Liberty Collective

We look to the future, while learning from the past. Grow with us ??

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We believe that the most insightful, truth-telling perspectives come from the ground up. We know this in our core — from time spent with territory teams the world over, learning from their front-line knowledge, to our global listening tour, where we asked on-the-ground leaders worldwide what they aspired to see in great leadership. And of course, the hundreds of 1:1 conversations we’ve been honored to hold with dynamic, growth-minded individuals looking to evolve from the inside out. Designing for positive change means learning to listen first, listen well, and listen often. And ultimately, a willingness to be changed by what we hear. Because “it’s good business for us to embrace a more diverse perspective.” And this is the power of where we’re headed. A Change for the Better ?? #lovebelongsinbusiness

Our day started early this morning, as we gathered with a distributed leadership team in a virtual workshop format focused on “building a brave team culture.” And we’re getting there! And we’ll end our day today in another virtual team session talking about one of the three defining aspects of Generative Leadership — having a long-term view, as we honor the past and innovate for the future. Success in our view is simple, though not easy; connect to individuals as humans, and help them lift into their own power to go out and make positive change. “That’s energy. And it’s the power that we have as people.” Grow with us ?? #lovebelongsinbusiness

It was a day! Rich with inspiration and motivation, our time talking joy at Target WHQ moved us in big and small ways. This is a company with a bullseye focus on valuing diverse voices and lifting each other up. And we felt it. Thanks, Target fam. Until next time! ???? #lovebelongsinbusiness

Getting the engines started in newly formed or evolving teams is sometimes the most challenging role of a leader. The work doesn’t stop, of course, but this is perhaps the most important time to invest in each other — to partner and collectively identify not just where you are going, but most importantly HOW you will get there, together. It takes time, but in our experience, it will take more time in the long run, if you don’t first build a strong foundation. What is going to help you do the work that you need to do? Grow with us ?? #lovebelongsinbusiness

One of the best parts of this work is having both the time and the beautiful duty to learn. Most often for us, finding compelling and inspiring thought leaders is about cracking open a book and soaking up knowledge that opens our minds and hearts, so that we can do the same for others. We offer you here our Top 20 list — the consummate LC bookshelf if you will. These are the authors and ideas and perspectives that have fundamentally shifted us — expanding our thinking while providing tangible, actionable ways to know better. And do better. This is the foundational, get-you-going list that will fundamentally broaden your horizon and give you a good idea of what to pack for the journey of growth that (always, always) lies ahead. Let us know what you think (clickable list at the link in the comment below). And what you’d add! Enjoy ?? #growinggreatleaders #reimagineleadership #lovebelongsinbusiness

Best day with the best team!

Late last summer we headed to downtown Portland to visit friends and respected colleagues at INDUSTRY. Our ask was big but simple — help The LC widen our connection and create a bolder invitation. Six months later we launched with a fresh take and a very human appeal to “Reimagine Leadership.” (Check out our recently revamped website in our profile to see how the work so pivotally informed our messaging.) The core team was more passionate, focused, and imaginative than we could have ever hoped for. In true INDUSTRY style, they also worked with great speed and earnest diligence. On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate five Women of INDUSTRY, who have deeply inspired us. We hope they’ll stir something heartfelt in you today, as they share their views on what empathy means to them. We also asked Whitney (Connolly) Houser, Maddie Toland, Shannon Nelson, Sabrina Taylor, and Sofia Villarreal which qualities they thought were most important in human-first leadership. While they all said something different — understanding, empathy, accountability, trust, inspiration, and integrity — their voices ring true as one, in harmony and with the strength we need today. Thank you, INDUSTRY. #lovebelongsinbusiness #reimagineleadership #empathyfirst

One of our most transformative leadership workshops is “Fostering Bravery.” In this module, we learn about two kinds of fundamental strength — sword and harp. And the truth is, while we need both as leaders, we have lost our balance. As author Robert A. Johnson says, “The sword cannot build relationship. It can only rip apart.” He goes on to say, “If we want to build relationship, then we must learn to use the language of the harp. This is the kind of courage that heals and binds us together.” And this is how we find our way forward. Join us as we build a better tomorrow, today. ?? #growinggreatleaders #thrivingteams #lovebelongsinbusiness #lessswordmoreheart