

Pruning to grow
Autumn has arrived. The air smells of wet soil and change. Nature isn’t building right now. It’s pruning. What no longer feeds, can go, so that what’s truly alive gets the space to grow. Last month, I joined a program called Illuminating the Hidden Dynamics of Founder-Led Businesses taught by John Whittington. The theme struck a chord, because it starts from a truth I recognize deeply: The family dynamic you grow up in often becomes the blueprint for the organization you bui

Debbie Baute
Nov 5


The leader's silent question: who sees ME?
3 keys to recognition that truly lasts Nature is getting ready for harvest. Trees are full of ripe fruit, fields are turning gold: the...

Debbie Baute
Sep 29


Ecosystem Leadership: your role in the bigger picture
The essence of ecosystem leadership is simple and challenging at the same time: discovering how you relate to others and to the wider...

Debbie Baute
Sep 15


Paradise Madness
I saw it this summer on a T-shirt in Bali. Paradise madness. And I thought: yes, that’s exactly it. The paradise-like beauty of Bali. The...

Debbie Baute
Aug 24


What doesn’t grow, guides
Even the best of us face this. You have a clear plan: a new product, a service perfect for your audience, a fresh marketing campaign. You...

Debbie Baute
May 26


What are you hatching?
Sometimes, you've been contemplating something for a long time. An idea. A change. A different pace of life. Or simply... something you...

Debbie Baute
May 5


Spring cleaning for your leadership: 3 tips to make room for growth
Cleaning your leadership is not a one-time task, but a conscious choice.

Debbie Baute
Apr 4


What is ecosystem leadership?
Ecosystem leadership, like a flock in flight, thrives on trust, adaptability and collective direction. To understand what ecosystem...

Debbie Baute
Mar 13
