Rationalizing intuition – Values Magazine Article with Dean Newlund

The secret sauce of any successful financial consultancy is to build trusting relationships with clients by providing excellent advice based on an analysis of data. But two headwinds challenge that model. One, data-based decision-making misses the wisdom and innovative thinking that comes from intuition. Two, as AI makes more of our decisions, and we continue […]

Excellence in Leadership Award

MFI Excellence in Leadership Award 2022 to Tim O'Neal presented by Dean Newlund

I am so pleased to award the First Annual Mission Facilitators International’s Excellence in Leadership Award to Tim O’Neal, CEO of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona for his outstanding leadership in transforming the culture at one of the largest Goodwills in the US. Tim has done what few do by making culture development a […]

Dean’s Interview: Teaming with Ideas Podcast

Ep 114 Dean Newlund Teaming with Ideas

Hear Carlos Valdes-DaPena Interview with Dean on “Teaming with Ideas” Intuitive Leadership Episode 114 Dean shares with Carlos: Why we want to be working with companies that are bravely and boldly focusing on the future, Cultural resource management, Why intuition should come out of the closet and into the boardroom, How we can include intuition […]

The Future of Leadership

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Redefining Leadership Post CovId-19 WHEN LEADERS avoid conflict, accountability, and setting a bold vision, they become facilitators of consensus. By favoring the safer parts of leadership – listening, encouraging, supporting – these leaders silence their unique perspectives and skills. Creating a safe space for others to engage is paramount. But sometimes, the pendulum swings too […]

30 Days to Better Leadership

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Start by Leading Yourself GREAT leadership can be developed with the willingness to change, self-awareness, courage, and a commitment to translate knowledge into action, ideas into habits. Great leadership is all about improving employee performance through setting a compelling vision and guiding people toward it. We’ve designed a 30-day program with a different focus each […]