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The Inner Work of Leadership | Role Reversal Part 5
The inner work of leadership means unlearning the stories that served you once… but don’t anymore.
Justin McLennan
Aug 7, 20252 min read


Leadership Beyond the Office | Role Reversal Part 4
Now I realize leadership is about recognizing every impact. Especially the ones we’ve been trained to overlook. So next time you walk past the kitchen sink at the office or at home, ask yourself:
Who’s been doing the dishes? And more importantly, have you acknowledged them and said thank you?
Justin McLennan
Aug 6, 20252 min read


The Middle Ground | Role Reversal Part 3
The middle ground is where real leadership lives. It’s where empathy starts. It’s where assumptions get replaced with conversations.
It’s where we stop saying, “Who’s doing more?” and start asking, “How are we both doing, really?”
Justin McLennan
Aug 5, 20252 min read


The Great Flip | Role Reversal Part 2
Switching roles enhanced my perception and knowledge about leadership. It made me a better partner. A better father. A better human. And it reminded me that the most powerful kind of leadership isn’t loud, it’s the quiet kind that notices what no one else does.
Justin McLennan
Aug 4, 20252 min read


The Autopilot Trap | Role Reversal Part 1
What switching roles from Breadmaker to Primary At-Home taught me about leadership.
Justin McLennan
Jul 31, 20253 min read


Don’t Treat the Leaf—Heal the Tree
True healing happens when we see the whole person—not just symptoms. Regenerative Psychology™ invites us to design care that restores connection, context, and the conditions for growth.
Living with SHAPE
Jul 24, 20252 min read


When the Therapist Fails First
I failed in front of my client—and it changed both our lives. Sometimes failure isn't the end. It's where healing begins.
Living with SHAPE
Jun 26, 20253 min read


Using Data Correctly: Beyond Metrics to Shaping a Better Future
Using data correctly means going beyond metrics to shape a future of well-being, equity, and resilience. It’s about using Measurement-Based Care data ethically to drive true healing and systemic growth.
Living with SHAPE
Jun 12, 20253 min read


From Fragmentation to Wholeness: Rewilding the Concept of Health through Regenerative Psychology™
Rewilding health means moving from fragmented care to systems that restore wholeness—centering connection, vitality, and regenerative design for truly transformative healing.
Living with SHAPE
Jun 3, 20252 min read


We Don’t Just Grow—We Regenerate: What Behavioral Health Can Learn from the Soil
What if healing isn’t just recovery—but regeneration? Our Regenerative Psychology™ blends innovation, systems thinking, and resilience to help people and organizations truly thrive.
Living with SHAPE
May 22, 20252 min read
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