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In today's fast-paced and often fragmented work environments, fostering genuine connection and trust among team members is more crucial...

In every organization, simply gathering people in a room does not automatically create a high-performing team. What separates an...

In the realm of facilitation, establishing an environment conducive to open dialogue and growth is paramount. While the concept of "safe...

On September 2, 2025, Debra had the honor of serving as a guest speaker at the Resiliency Summit for Animal Professionals , hosted by...

When you think of training, supervision, or facilitation, it’s easy to imagine content-heavy sessions filled with policies, procedures,...

If you’ve ever led a meeting, workshop, or group discussion, you’ve likely faced this dilemma: someone is speaking at length, wandering...

One of the most persistent workplace myths is that treating everyone “the same” makes you a fair leader. A manager once proudly told me,...

Hannah had been a human services supervisor for two years. Her passion for youth came from the heart—but something had started to change....

True leadership begins with emotional intelligence —the courage to understand yourself and others deeply, navigate challenges with...

What planting trees taught me about supervision, and what it might teach you too. Last fall, a red oak seed sprouted in a pot I’d brought...

A reflection on leadership, emotional intelligence, and what happens when you walk away. It happened on a quiet walk through the woods. I...

I was walking through my neighborhood the other day, just taking in the quiet, when something made me stop in my tracks. An old tree...

Does this sound familiar?        Tasha used to be your most reliable team member. She always showed up early, stayed late when needed,...

Have you ever stood beneath a tree and noticed the difference in the leaves? Those closest to the sun are light, almost glowing with...

We just wrapped up Cohorts 4 & 5 of our Cultivating Emotional Intelligence for Leaders  course  for the Ohio Statewide Trauma-Informed...

Let’s be honest— supervision is harder than ever. Most supervisors didn’t step into leadership to spend their days managing endless...

Employee engagement has little to do with ping-pong tables in the break room or motivational posters on the wall. Real engagement—the...

Feeling both proud and deeply grateful today, I am thrilled to share some exciting news: Silver Linings International has officially...

Imagine this: a new hire joins your team. They’re enthusiastic, engaged, and full of fresh ideas. You breathe a sigh of relief—finally,...

July is Disability Pride Month — a meaningful time to celebrate the identities, achievements, and contributions of people with...