Leading with the Brain in Mind: Emotional Regulation and Reappraisal - What Leaders Often Get Wrong
Why naming emotions and reframing isn’t always helpful and how leaders can regulate with more awareness and intention.
Kelvin F. Alfaro
75 posts
I am a consultant specializing in planning for change and the future while prioritizing inclusivity. I look forward to meeting with you to discuss how I can help your team's goals.
From Madison WI
Leading in a Skills Revolution: Emotional Intelligence Is No Longer Optional
Emotional intelligence isn't a nice-to-have; it's your strategic edge in a world where soft skills are becoming core skills.
Leading with the Brain in Mind: Why Learning Sticks When We Make it Our Own
We don’t remember slides; we remember what we generate. Here’s how to lead and design learning that actually sticks.
Leading with the Brain in Mind: Insights from My NeuroLeadership Journey
From SCARF to energy mapping, explore how nonprofit leaders can sustain momentum and well-being while navigating tangled systems.
Leading Through Complexity Without Losing Ourselves: How nonprofit leaders can restore clarity, energy, and purpose in tangled systems
From SCARF to energy mapping, explore how nonprofit leaders can sustain momentum and well-being while navigating tangled systems.
What's Not Being Said? What the Emotional Field Is Trying to Tell You
When tension goes unnamed, teams disconnect. Discover how noticing the emotional field can transform discomfort into authentic dialogue.
When Assumptions Take Over: How to Pause, Visit Other Lands, and Reconnect
Explore how reactive thinking shapes team dynamics and learn practical tools like Lands Work and the Ladder of Inference to build deeper connection.
When Feedback Stings: What Your Reaction Might Be Trying to Tell You
What if your strong reaction to feedback is a doorway to insight? This post explores how to use discomfort as a tool for team and personal growth.
Drawing the Future: How Visualizing Organizations Unlocks New Insights
All models are wrong, but many are useful. This post shows how drawing your organization’s story can uncover insights, build clarity, and support change.