There's Nothing Weak About Crying: Why Cathartic Cleansing Is Highly Underrated for Leaders

by candy barone Apr 04, 2024

When it comes to leadership, we often think that emotions are a sign of weakness. The traditional archetype of a leader often is one defined by an embodiment of stoicism, resilience, strong demeanor, and an unwavering facade, leaving little room for emotional expression. We have been taught and conditioned to believe that these are admirable...

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Dolce Far Niente: The Sweetness of Doing Nothing

by candy barone Apr 03, 2024

In Italian, there’s an expression I’ve always loved and found a deep connection and resonance with. That saying is: “Dolce Far Niente”—or, as translated in English to mean: “the sweetness of doing nothing.” 

Just let that roll off your tongue for a moment … Dolce Far Niente, the...

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Alignment Is Not About Becoming Anything; It's Actually About Un-Becoming and Un-Learning A Lot

by candy barone Apr 01, 2024

We live in a world of more and better. That includes how we approach our healing and expansion, as well. Just look at social media. We glorify this constant need for improvement and becoming “better” versions of ourselves, as if somehow we are damaged or broken. 

Now, don’t get me wrong, I am a big proponent of doing...

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Stop Selling Your Soul to Those Who Would Throw You Under Bus: Acknowledging the Contradictory Expectations Around Loyalty in Business

by candy barone Mar 29, 2024

I find it ironic how loyalty is often touted as a two-way street when it comes to business. Employers expect unwavering dedication and commitment from their employees, often using rhetoric that emphasizes teamwork, collaboration, and going the extra mile. 

However, in the same breath, when the tables are turned, these same companies...

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We All Know the ABC's of Business, But What If We Changed the Way We Looked at the A's

by candy barone Mar 28, 2024

In a highly addicted, obsessed, and crazed world driven by external validations, material pursuits and the relentless need to hustle, imagine the transformative power of shifting our focus internally towards something more soul-centered and aligned. 

Imagine if we redirected our hyper focus away from the incessant pursuit of the...

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Why Investing in Utility Players Not Only Enhances the Team; It Advances the Game

by candy barone Mar 27, 2024

As a huge baseball fan, I am always drawing correlations between leadership and my favorite sport, well to all sports in general. I think there are so many analogies when we look at the breakdown of a team, whether we are looking through the lens of baseball, or of an organization. 

Because, let’s be honest, leadership...

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What Are You Focused On, Really?

by candy barone Mar 26, 2024

Are you making time work for you, or are you letting time go by? Are you mastering the creation of time or playing victim to it?

What are you focused on, really?

Take for instance, do you make time for your own personal and professional development? Do you make time for play?

People often ask me how it is that I am able to read so many books...

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Breaking Free from the 'Never Quit' Mentality: Why Leaders Know When to Strategically Walk Away

by candy barone Mar 20, 2024

Look, I don’t know about you … but, I seriously am done with the overplayed self-help mantras, toxic positivity, and motivational slogans slinging their endless barrage and messaging that, “winners never quit.” 

It seems to be the rally cry for every influencer, business owner, and entrepreneur these days,...

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Redefining Leadership: The Role of Human Design Projectors in Shaping a New World

by candy barone Mar 14, 2024

It’s time for a massive, global wake-up call, don’t you think?

We are longing for change and there’s a resounding cry for a new kind of leadership. We find ourselves standing at a pivotal moment in history, where the old paradigms of leadership, integrity, and accountability no longer suffice, and we are in desperate need...

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Mentoring the Next Generation: Cultivating Future Leaders with an Entrepreneurial Mindset

by candy barone Mar 13, 2024

As we look to the future, and our own wellbeing and sustainability, one thing remains certain: the trajectory of our world rests in the hands of our emerging leaders and youth. The importance of mentoring these young minds and nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit cannot be overstated. 

Yet, in our approach to guide the next generation, I...

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