Sharing Stories to Heal and Help Others
This blog was written by Dr. Mollie Marti, Worldmaker Founder and CEO. In a 2020 NY Times Opinion titled, “The Losses We Share”, Meghan Markle candidly shared how she struggled to see how she would heal after experiencing a miscarriage. Weaving this loss with other life experiences, she came to
Burnout Q&A with Eileen McDargh
Eileen McDargh is the CEO (Chief Energy Officer) of The Resiliency Group and author of seven books, including Burnout to Breakthrough: Building Resilience to Refuel, Recharge, and Reclaim What Matters. She sat down with Dr. Mollie Marti to discuss burnout and resilience. Here are a few highlights: What is burnout?
Toxic Positivity vs. Realistic Optimism
No one likes a Negative Nellie. On the other hand, a person who constantly tries to sweep the negative under the rug can feel dismissive or perhaps out of touch with reality. Often, this unbridled positivity or refusal to acknowledge the negative can come from a place of discomfort or
We Are With The Spartan Community: Statement from Team Worldmaker
We continue to grieve with the students, families, faculty, staff and the entire community impacted by the act of violence on the East Lansing campus at Michigan State University, the host of Worldmaker’s most recent Resilience Summit. Worldmaker crisis response experts are on the ground and working remotely as part
Resilient Leadership: 12 Traits of Successful Leaders
This is the 4th guest blog in our series Lessons in Resilient Leadership, written by Troy Cicero, the President and Chief Skill Officer of MulticultuReal Communications. With a background in anthropology, psychology and sociology, Troy is creating welcoming workplaces. In this blog, Troy outlines 12 vital traits resilient leaders must
Busting 4 Common Myths About Resilient Leadership
This is the 3rd guest blog, written by Eileen McDargh, in our series Lessons in Resilient Leadership. Eileen is a trusted Worldmaker advisor, CEO of The Resiliency Group and author of multiple books including Burnout to Breakthrough. In this blog, Eileen busts 4 common myths about resilient leadership. You’ve heard
9 Lessons in Resilience: Bouncing Back and Bouncing Forward After a Serious Accident
This is the 2nd guest blog in our latest series, Lessons in Resilient Leadership. Bob VandePol, is a trusted Worldmaker advisor, former board member and an independent contractor focused on consultation, training, and delivery of Crisis Leadership and Crisis Response services. He shares 9 lessons he learned from experiencing adversity
How to Make Hard Decisions Easier: The Five Year Rule
This is the 1st installment of our Lessons in Resilient Leadership guest blog series. The first blog is written by Jeff Buchanan, the Founder of Lead By Example Consulting, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army (Retired) and Worldmaker Board Member. Decide What’s Really Important: The Five Year Rule One of my mentors
Goals and Dreams Gain Meaning When Connected to the Greater Good: Tererai Trent Receives 2022 Hope Builder Award
Tererai Trent, named Oprah’s “All-time Favorite Guest”, is an author of multiple books, including the children’s book based on a Tererai’s life, “The Girl Who Buried Her Dreams in a Can”. She is a scholar, humanitarian, speaker, educator and founder of Tererai Trent International. Tererai has been a longstanding, highly
Promise Leader Honoree Mike O’Bryan on Putting Humans at the Center of Work
Worldmaker is proud to announce that Michael (Mike) O’Bryan is this year’s Promise Leader Award recipient, presented to an influencer under age 40 dedicated to creating solutions for today’s interconnected and dynamic world, contributing to a narrative of human thriving. Among his many contributions, Mike is a distinguished Resident Fellow
Valuable Leadership Lessons from the 2022 Resilience Summit – Part 2
Worldmaker hosted its 9th Annual Resilience Summit at Michigan State University in Lansing, Michigan, USA on October 28, 2022. This is the 2nd blog in a two-part series outlining tangible resilience-building takeaways from the Summit. Click here to read part one. Building resilience requires learning and practicing life skills Brigadier
Addressing Military Mental Health Stigma with Mindfulness: Tim Boughton Honored as 2022 Trailblazer Award
Tim Boughton, a former military helicopter pilot who served as Colonel of Mental Health Engagement and the lead for mental health in the British Army for the past three years, serves as a member of Worldmaker’s Development Committee. We are proud to announce that Tim is this year’s recipient of