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Getting lost, finding our way, and getting lost again defines the personal journey and often informs our professional work. And as personal as this is, we need others. And we need to understand our true north and be grounded in a sense of home. Personal edgework is not a destination. It’s about the journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e8cf371dc637c46b2b0e73f/c41f4739-aef4-41d8-8c8c-8e384be4c244/NWAIS+farewell.jpg Home - professional edgework Authentic leadership and authentic living go hand in hand. Knowing yourself as a person is essential to successful, impactful leadership. And knowing yourself as a leader is essential to the health of your organization. Today, organizations need authentic leaders more than ever. The journey into to a transformative leadership practice is not easy. It takes courage. It requires vulnerability. 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