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Trust Is Built in the Small Moments: A Regenerative View of Team Dynamics
Trust isn’t built in big moments. It’s built in the small ones we often overlook.
Living with SHAPE
Apr 125 min read


The Inner Work of Systemic Change: How Leaders Shape Systems from Within
Systems often reflect the internal state of those who lead them.
Living with SHAPE
Mar 223 min read


From Crisis Narratives to Regenerative Ones
When systems change their story, they often change their future.
Living with SHAPE
Mar 82 min read


Collective Care as Strategy: Building Regenerative Communities Within Organizations
Resilience isn’t just individual—it’s collective. Discover how regenerative organizations turn care into strategy, not burnout into culture.
Living with SHAPE
Sep 4, 20253 min read


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


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


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


Innovation Is Growth Management: Lessons from the Garden
Innovation isn’t a lightning strike—it’s growth management. Like tending a garden, it’s about pruning, nurturing, and creating the right conditions for meaningful, sustainable growth.
Living with SHAPE
May 13, 20252 min read


A Revolution of Evolution
An evolution of how we live, connect, and define success. It’s time to build a world that truly lives with SHAPE.
Living with SHAPE
Apr 10, 20252 min read


Servant Leadership: How Serving Others at Work and at Home Creates Stronger Teams and Families
Servant leadership isn’t about power—it’s about service. Lead with empathy at work and home, and watch trust, growth, and impact thrive.
Living with SHAPE
Mar 13, 20252 min read


From Mentionable to Manageable: How We Bring Mr. Rogers' Wisdom to Life
Turning the unmentionable into the manageable: How trust and connection can lighten life's challenges, inspired by Mr. Rogers.
Living with SHAPE
Feb 4, 20252 min read


Leading Beyond the Office: Why Executives Need to Focus on Holistic Leadership
Holistic leadership balances well-being and work, inspiring teams and transforming company culture for lasting success. Lead with purpose.
Living with SHAPE
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Building a High-Performing Team: A Play on Maslow’s Hierarchy
Reimagine Maslow’s hierarchy for teams: Build trust, foster collaboration, and inspire purpose to create a thriving, high-performing team.
Living with SHAPE
Jan 13, 20254 min read


Creating a Culture by Design, Not by Default
Culture doesn’t happen by chance. Intentional leadership shapes values, trust, and connection—building teams where people thrive by design.
Living with SHAPE
Jan 13, 20254 min read


The Key to Holistic Leadership
Exceptional leaders connect deeply with people. Self-awareness, empathy, and relationships are key to inspiring trust and driving impact.
Living with SHAPE
Jan 13, 20254 min read
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