What is a healthy organization? It’s a question many leaders wrestle with, especially in the arts sector, where resources are often stretched, and the demands on teams are high. We’ve come to understand that healthy organizations are not born but built and rebuilt through intentional reflection, collaborative visioning, and bold decision-making.

From the vantage point as someone working in executive search, organizational strategy, and coaching, we spend a lot of time thinking about what it means to authentically encourage people. How do we create and sustain a universal welcome in the virtual and real worlds of our organizations and  our workplaces? What are the words, actions, and practices that might plant the right seed at the right time for the right person to take a step towards finding their place in the audience, on the team, or on the board?