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The pause that grounds you in your values? Essential. The indefinite freeze while waiting for certainty? Trust-destroying. @jerrycolonna.bsky.social breaks down the difference and shares his advice for leading when nothing feels clear.

The Social Impact of Good Listening It’s a true feat for us humans to be a good ear to each other. True listening is generous. It’s attuned to both our listener and ourselves. True listening requires the listener to have the inner…

Who are the people in your life who truly listen? The ones who make you feel heard and understood? In this blog post, Reboot Co-founder Ali Schultz explores the power of good listening and why it's a healing art form we all need to master. Read more:

Coaching Being a Leader is different than "the doing" of leadership and coaching is about helping you unlock the best way for you to lead.

Coaching isn't about quick fixes; it's about deep, lasting change. It's about unlocking your inner potential and becoming the leader (and human) you aspire to be. Ready to explore what's possible? Connect with us here:

Ready to move into 2026 with purpose?

Our annual Reboot Your Year workshop on Dec 12th helps you pause, reconnect, and gain clarity on 2025. Leave with the intention needed to step confidently into the new year. We hope you'll join us! www.reboot.io/workshop/reb...

Wisdom for Work #26 - Staying Grounded Throughout the Work Day - with Miriam Meima How do you stay grounded throughout the day? Miriam Meima and Ali talk about ways to set yourself up for the day--no matter what happens.

Some days flow, some days drag. In this podcast, we reveal strategies for staying centered and resilient. Pro tips for setting up your day, managing energy, and finding your strong suit – even when things go sideways.

Your ego shows up in unexpected ways: as intuition, trust, defensiveness, and the need to control. When your ego wants to take over, pause and get curious. Ask yourself why with real curiosity, not judgment.

#180 - Navigating Darkness, Perfectionism & Purpose as an Entrepreneur - with Melissa Berstein Jerry Colonna and Melissa Bernstein unpack what it means to persevere through the “rollercoaster” of building something meaningful.

The loneliness of entrepreneurship rarely gets discussed. Melissa Bernstein opens up about the rollercoaster of building Melissa & Doug, the highs, the depths, and the profound transformation that comes from facing challenges with an open heart.

Leadership & the Three Stages of Transition A leader’s guide to managing team transitions.

Non-stop organizational change driving you crazy? Chrystal Bell reveals how to keep your team aligned, motivated, and resilient through the constant shifts.

The Heart of the Maker We are not built for comfort; we are built for thresholds, for that trembling, liminal spaces between what is ending and what might begin.

Creativity and leadership are both acts of faith. @jerrycolonna.bsky.social shares why we can't predict what's coming, but if we stay with courage, patience, and one another, something beautiful may emerge from the uncertainty.

Coaching vs. Consulting: What's the Difference? Coaching and consulting may seem similar, but their methods and outcomes differ. Discover which approach best fits your personal or professional needs.

The consultant owns the solution. The coach helps you own YOUR insights. One fixes processes. The other develops you as a leader. Learn the difference between coaches and consultants here:

#180 - Navigating Darkness, Perfectionism & Purpose as an Entrepreneur - with Melissa Berstein Jerry Colonna and Melissa Bernstein unpack what it means to persevere through the “rollercoaster” of building something meaningful.

What if the path to success includes embracing our imperfections? In our latest podcast, Melissa Bernstein shares her story of navigating perfectionism, self-doubt, and transformation as an entrepreneur.

Imprisoned Before Imprisonment: Freeing Yourself From Mental Shackles Thoughts can get in the way of being present, staying grounded and bringing your own ethics and values to the culture table.

We're imprisoned by our own thoughts and fears long before external constraints. Freeing yourself from this noise is the first step to making clearer decisions and inspiring trust at work: www.forbes.com/councils/for...

Coaching vs. Consulting: What's the Difference? Coaching and consulting may seem similar, but their methods and outcomes differ. Discover which approach best fits your personal or professional needs.

Consultants tell you what to do. Coaches help you figure out what YOU want to do. Big difference. Here's how to know which one you actually need:

A Wall You Never Saw Before "You will be walking some night / in the comfortable dark of your yard, / and suddenly a great light will shine / round about you, and behind you / will be a wall you never saw before. —Wendell Berry,...

Ever feel someone's nervousness become yours? Their fear of rejection pulling you to reject them? @jerrycolonna.bsky.social explores how to navigate these moments and stay in the truth of yourself.

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Reboot Recommends: 7 Books That Will Inspire Your Leadership This Year We’re avid readers here at Reboot HQ. These books offer a wealth of insight and advice that can help you become a better human and a more effective leader

We believe that reading is one of the best ways to learn and grow as a leader. The seven books included in this post offer a wealth of insight and advice for becoming a better human and a more effective leader.

Wisdom for Work #16 - The Brightest Bulb Challenge - with Ray Foote & Andy Crissinger Andy Crissinger & Ray Foote discuss strategies to help leaders thrive as they transition from maker to leader.

Juggling individual contributor and team lead responsibilities can be overwhelming. Shifting between these mindsets can be challenging, but maintaining consciousness is key. Discover strategies to manage your energy and mindshare effectively in this podcast.

Navigating Political Opinions in the Workplace: Jerry Colonna of Reboot On How to Foster a… An Interview With Vanessa Ogle

Want to build a workplace where diverse opinions thrive without dividing your team? Reboot CEO @jerrycolonna.bsky.socia shares practical strategies for transforming conflict into deeper collaboration. Read the full interview:

Looking To Level Up Your Leadership? Try Journaling New to Journaling? Skeptical about how it can really help you lead better? Here are some resources to help invite you into the daily…

Looking to level up your leadership? Try journaling. It's a powerful tool for self-inquiry and supports you in claiming or “owning” your own learning and development process. In this post, we make the case for why you should be journaling more:

Asked to Share Your Leadership Seat? Here's How to Cope If you're in a shared leadership role, you’re not alone. You can still hold onto your individual power and impart your values into a culture.

Co-leadership bringing up fear, rejection, or grief? You're not alone. The path forward starts with asking the uncomfortable questions.

How to Master the Art of Getting People to Truly Listen to You Speaking louder, claiming superiority and taking up more space won't get you the attention and respect you're looking for — here's a better way to get people to listen.

The leaders who command the most attention are rarely the loudest in the room. Real influence comes from connection, not control. Our co-founder @manifestcookies.bsky.social on what it takes to get people to listen:

Lead the Machines: How Leaders Can Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce AI's impact on the workforce is increased profits and job cuts. Leaders can lead their teams with empathy in the face of rapid change.

AI is transforming workforces, but the human element of leadership remains crucial. In his latest article for Inc. @jerrycolonna.bsky.social reveals how to build core values into your AI strategy while maintaining profitability.

Lead the Machines: How Leaders Can Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce AI's impact on the workforce is increased profits and job cuts. Leaders can lead their teams with empathy in the face of rapid change.

The ethical dilemma of AI adoption is keeping leaders up at night. @jerrycolonna.bsky.social offers advice for navigating AI's impact on the workforce with empathy. You can adapt without compromising your values.

When uncertainty looms large, these books are our quiet companions. From Pema Chodron's teachings on embracing uncertainty to William Stafford's poetic reflections, these pages remind us: You are not alone. You can find strength, even when the path seems unclear.

Asked to Share Your Leadership Seat? Here's How to Cope If you're in a shared leadership role, you’re not alone. You can still hold onto your individual power and impart your values into a culture.

Being asked to share your leadership seat? The grief is real. But who you are as a leader doesn't have to change when you share space. @jerrycolonna.bsky.social gives advice for navigating co-leadership:

When your team or company feels unidentifiable, when the mission that once fueled you is no longer in view, it's time to pull back and re-center. Start by asking yourself these four questions from @jerrycolonna.bsky.social.

Growing Through Transitions: Building Resilience Through Life’s Biggest Shifts Every transition holds the seed of transformation. Learn how to embrace the uncertainty and use it as a catalyst for profound personal…

Transitions are inevitable, whether in our own lives or in our organizations. Executive coach Chrystal Bell shares a powerful framework for turning moments of uncertainty into catalysts for personal evolution.

The power of empathy in leadership with Jerry Colonna | Modern Mentor In this insightful conversation, executive coach Jerry Colonna joins The Modern Mentor Podcast to explore the transformative power of empathy in leadership. He shares lessons from his work with top…

Leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about being brave enough to say "I don't know" and create space for collaborative solutions. @jerrycolonna.bsky.social breaks down the myth of the all-knowing leader in his conversation with Rachel Cooke

Lead the Machines: How Leaders Can Navigate AI's Impact on the Workforce AI's impact on the workforce is increased profits and job cuts. Leaders can lead their teams with empathy in the face of rapid change.

The ethical dilemma of AI adoption is keeping leaders up at night. In his Inc column, our CEO @jerrycolonna.bsky.social offers advice for navigating AI's impact on the workforce with empathy. You can adapt without compromising your values.

Practical Skills 101: Key Skills for Leading & Scaling Your Business In this 60-day practical skills course, we look at common challenges and how we can grow with them and, more importantly, through them.

Building a humane workplace isn't just good for people—it's good for business. Discover practical skills for leading with both purpose and results in our free 60-day self-guided email course. Explore the course and sign up here:

Persisting and Thriving: Conversations, Reflections, and Meditations for Women Entrepreneurs Women are a force of nature. Like the glass ceilings in our world, we, too, can get in our own way.

Looking for inspiration? We've curated a reading list featuring 15 unconventional books for women entrepreneurs, insights on feminine leadership, and guidance for working mothers. Find your next transformative read: