Over the years, this space has grown into a living body of work — reflections written in real time and in retrospect, across seasons of change, clarity, disruption, and growth. It now also includes links to my SilverDisobedience® Perception Dynamics™ podcast interviews.
Feel free to scroll or use the search bar to choose a topic that reflects where you are right now and explore at your own pace.
There’s no order required. No finish line. Read or watch whatever meets you where you are.
Essays explore how perception — consciously and unconsciously — shapes experience, decision-making, emotional response and self-trust. They also address timing in life, trade-offs, internal alignment, and the often unspoken pressures behind big choices. Many posts look at how to separate fear, urgency, and outside influence from true readiness. Some tackle awareness of our nervous system, maintaining emotional steadiness, and returning to center — especially during periods of uncertainty, conflict, or fatigue. Plenty examine interpersonal perception, unspoken cues, boundaries, loyalty, projection, and the subtle mechanics of influence — both personal and professional. Others tackle leadership as an internal state, not a title. Topics include presence under scrutiny, decision-making in high-stakes environments, and maintaining integrity while operating in complex systems. I explore personal evolution, self-trust, and the quiet courage required to outgrow old identities — without abandoning yourself in the process. You can also expect to find posts about space for grief, patience, waiting, and the uncomfortable middle — when clarity hasn’t arrived yet, but something is clearly shifting. Basically you’ll find thoughts about the entirety of the human experience.
Enjoy! Thank you for visiting. I hope you find the content valuable. If you ever need to go deeper, I offer private consultations.
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Latest post
Before the Storm: Getting In Front of Workplace Conflicts Before They Escalate
Most workplace conflicts don’t erupt out of nowhere. They send clear signals — if you know what to look for. A shift in tone. A clipped response. Someone who suddenly stops asking questions. Break room conversations that end when certain people enter. These aren’t random behaviors — they’re early warning signs that most leaders miss. Not because they’re careless. Because they were never taught how… Keep reading →
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The Executive Brief
How Elite Leaders Win When the Stakes Are Highest When decisions shape careers, reputations, and market trust, perception isn’t a side factor — it’s the hidden driver that you’re either harnessing to your benefit…or missing at your detriment. For more than three decades, the 6‑Layer Perception Stack™ and 4P™ Perception Model have quietly empowered leaders through moments that define organizations and careers. From boardroom showdowns… Keep reading →
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Duchamp’s Impact on Modern Art in New York with John Strausbaugh
John Strausbaugh discusses his book “Duchamp Takes New York,” highlighting how Marcel Duchamp’s 1913 artwork, “Nude Descending a Staircase,” transformed American art. The conversation covers Duchamp’s journey from wartime Paris to New York, his innovative approach to art, and the city’s allure for creative individuals. Future topics may include Victoria Woodhull. Keep reading →
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Recent posts
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Before the Storm: Getting In Front of Workplace Conflicts Before They Escalate
Most workplace conflicts don’t erupt out of nowhere. They send clear signals — if you know what to look for. A shift in tone. A clipped response. Someone who suddenly stops asking questions. Break room conversations that end when certain people enter. These aren’t random behaviors — they’re early warning signs that most leaders miss.… Keep reading →
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The Executive Brief
How Elite Leaders Win When the Stakes Are Highest When decisions shape careers, reputations, and market trust, perception isn’t a side factor — it’s the hidden driver that you’re either harnessing to your benefit…or missing at your detriment. For more than three decades, the 6‑Layer Perception Stack™ and 4P™ Perception Model have quietly empowered leaders… Keep reading →
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Mastering Leadership: Insights from Larry Hartman on Inspired Leadership
In this episode, Dian sits down with Larry Hartmann to discuss the essentials of leadership. Larry, the author of ‘Seven Pillars of Inspired Leadership‘ and CEO of ZRG Partners, shares his insights on what makes a great leader effective. The conversation explores the importance of influence, relationship-building, loyalty, and the critical role of emotional intelligence… Keep reading →
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Rethinking Time: The Importance of Energy
Lately I’ve been thinking about how wrong some very ingrained life advice is. The advice is that time is your most important asset. Time is money people say. If you were reading a business book most of them all espouse the importance of time and scheduling your time for maximum efficiency. While I do agree… Keep reading →
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The Power of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy with Dr. Debbie Joffe Ellis
Embracing Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy: Empowering Change and Personal Responsibility In today’s feature, I am thrilled to share insights from a fascinating conversation with Dr. Debbie Joffee Ellis, a world-renowned expert in Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Our podcast discussion delved deep into the essence of REBT, a cognitive-behavioral approach aimed at identifying, challenging, and… Keep reading →
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Understanding Criticism: A Path to Self-Awareness
t takes real soul-searching to stop taking personally what others say to us or about us. That kind of self-awareness is essential — unless we want to keep responding reflexively. Of course, most of us are well-meaning. We care about others. But here’s the hard truth: many of our perspectives, comments, ideas, and criticisms are… Keep reading →
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Strategic Learning: How to Create and Implement with Willie Pietersen
Navigating Leadership, Strategy, and Lifelong Learning with Willie Pietersen In a world where the pace of change is accelerating rapidly, the art of leadership and strategic learning has never been more crucial. Willie Pietersen, renowned corporate leader and educator at Columbia University, delves into these topics with profound insights in a recent enlightening conversation with… Keep reading →
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Imperfect Parenting with Kate Hamilton Who Wrote the Book!
Raising children is an adventure without a map. Every parent can relate to the moment they realize that their little bundle of joy did not come with an instruction manual. We all strive to be the perfect parent, yet we often find ourselves in a maze of imperfection. This concept of embracing our flaws and… Keep reading →
