Leadership

07
Feb
Is the Tao Te Ching Still Relevant Today, and Why Would You Care to Read it?

Is the Tao Te Ching Still Relevant Today, and Why Would You Care to Read it?

The Tao Te Ching is implicitly a queer text, one that has been an ethics of the marginalized and the oppressed. Through simple metaphors and observations of nature, the Tao Te Ching offers a powerful virtue ethics philosophy for our common humanity, one that challenges the status quo.
3 min read
22
Oct
Queering the Lead: Embracing the Power of Unique Stories and Authenticity in Leadership

Queering the Lead: Embracing the Power of Unique Stories and Authenticity in Leadership

Contemplative Reflections, Part 5: Leadership for a more inclusive, conscious, and humane society. Leadership is not just about directing or
2 min read
18
Apr
Radical Humility: An Antidote to Arrogance and Self-Importance

Radical Humility: An Antidote to Arrogance and Self-Importance

Lessons from the Tao Te Ching about the harmful arrogance rooted in egocentricity.
5 min read
10
Nov
The Emotional Challenges and (Sometimes) Trauma of Being an Entrepreneur - That No One Tells You About

The Emotional Challenges and (Sometimes) Trauma of Being an Entrepreneur - That No One Tells You About

A personal narrative about the importance of self-mastery if you're a self-employed creator. If you’re an entrepreneur,
5 min read
07
Nov
The Necessity of Appealing to Innate Human Dignity Instead of Furthering Argument and Division

The Necessity of Appealing to Innate Human Dignity Instead of Furthering Argument and Division

Self-mastery is not about agreeing with other people’s opinions or keeping silent — it demonstrates your humility and respect for
9 min read
03
Nov
What Are the Benefits of Knowing What’s Most Important and How Does that Cultivate Self-Mastery?

What Are the Benefits of Knowing What’s Most Important and How Does that Cultivate Self-Mastery?

Why do you hold your values to be true and why? Knowing what you value in life will make a
2 min read
24
Oct
How to Use the 3 Es of Self-Mastery Framework to Create Greater Efficiency, Happiness, and Success in Your Life

How to Use the 3 Es of Self-Mastery Framework to Create Greater Efficiency, Happiness, and Success in Your Life

What to do when you feel like the events or your life are defeating your best efforts. Occasionally, the events
2 min read
06
Oct
If You Believe You Can Change the World or Other People, You Are Acting Unskilfully

If You Believe You Can Change the World or Other People, You Are Acting Unskilfully

You need to evolve and be the change to inspire others to follow your lead. For years, I thought I
2 min read
03
Oct
Do You Ever Feel Challenged to Live an Inspired Queer Life?

Do You Ever Feel Challenged to Live an Inspired Queer Life?

Re-cast of my interview on the podcast, "40 Plus: Gay Men. Gay Talk." Recently, I was a guest
1 min read
02
Sep
The Power of Self-Mastery for Queer Individuals to Strive Higher for the Common Good

The Power of Self-Mastery for Queer Individuals to Strive Higher for the Common Good

Think Queerly Interview with Leadership and Organizational Development Coach, Jeremy Long | TQ240 In this episode of the Think Queerly Podcast,
2 min read