Co-Active Blog
Co-Active Blog
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When did you last genuinely see someone? Relationships evolve us. It opens and closes hearts, uniting humans, and helping us bring out the best in one another.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- October 12, 2022
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Effective leadership comes from a mindset of service, rather than ego. Understand why the Co-Active leadership approach embraces authenticity and failure.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- August 17, 2022
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On the road to becoming a world-class coach, some essential steps include receiving training and practice and carefully considering and responding to feedback.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- June 22, 2022
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As lives become more chaotic and demanding, the Co-Active concept becomes more necessary to foster strong bonds and communication within various communities.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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Every action makes a connection. Large organizations and complicated projects require a coaching culture to foster listening, creativity, and inquiry.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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Art Shirk advocated living each moment fully. "Comfort Is Overrated" was his blog about living with an open heart. This blog post is dedicated to him.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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As humans, we despise feeling lost and confused. So we make it a point to anticipate what the day may bring. Still, we ought to be open to new experiences.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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According to the philosophy of Co-Active leadership, there are five basic leadership styles, each of which we cycle in and out of throughout our lives and work.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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To build a world that works for everyone, Co-Active coaches and leaders must embody it. We must open our hearts to stand steady without attachment or animosity.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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Polarization drives the contemporary world. To truly advance, we must learn to disagree with one another in passionate, respectful, energetic, and civil ways.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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Everyone knows someone related to someone else they know. We can't compartmentalize our lives and keep our heads down because the world affects all of us.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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We want to help people become "co-active," but what does it mean? More importantly, how does one become "co-active"? We're here to help you discover just that.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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There’s always a reason to be thankful because there is worth in everything – both the good and the bad. Our decision is always to be grateful or negative.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 30, 2019
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Good conversations take time and effort. Co-Active leaders acquire raw materials for courageous dialogues that progress a group into new and exciting territory.
- Karen Kimsey-House
- May 29, 2019