Blog & Podcasts

Exploring the Possibilities

Subscribe

I agree to receive Cohering Community emails and Blog notifications

Reflections from the 'Field'

A Belonging Large Enough for Difference

Richard Schultz

Published on: 25/08/2026

A reflection on belonging that can hold difference, dissent, discomfort, and honest boundaries—without asking people to erase themselves or withdraw from relationship.

belongingauthentic belongingdifferencedissentrelational maturitycommunityinclusionpsychological safetyboundariesrepairdialogueconflicttrustlisteningshared humanityrelational wisdomcoherencediversity of perspectivespolarizationstaying in relationshipmutual responsibilitycommunity buildingliberating leadershipcollective intelligenceLiberating Leadership Lab

Beyond VUCA: Leadership as the Practice of Availability

Lisa Persson

Published on: 23/07/2026

In a VUCA world of uncertainty and complexity, leadership is less about having the right answers and more about cultivating the capacity to stay present, responsive, and available to what is emerging.

VUCAleadershipleadership developmentgenerative leadershipcomplexityuncertaintyemergencecollective intelligencedialoguepsychological safetyadaptive leadershippresenceavailabilityresponsive leadershipfacilitative leadershiprelational leadershipsystems thinkingorganizational leadershipcomplexity leadershipnavigating uncertaintycollaborative leadershipauthentic leadershipleadership capacityconversations that mattercoherenceorganizational cultureteam collaborationfuture of leadershipadaptive organizationsleadership in complexity

Psychological Safety and the Future of Work: Why Belonging is the Core of Liberating Leadership

Richard Schultz

Published on: 09/10/2025

Psychological safety isn’t a “soft skill.” It’s the foundation of innovation, resilience, and true leadership. In today’s workplaces and communities, people are asking silent questions: Do I feel safe here? Do I belong? Will my voice matter?

circle practicecoherencecommunitycuriositydialoguefacilitationleadershipliberating leadershippsychological safetytrust