Rest, Reset, Spiral Up: Learning Leadership in Real Time

As I celebrate the release of my book Spiraling Up, I find myself living its principles in real-time. With a demanding 9-week travel and leadership training schedule, it took a Colorado snowstorm and my wife's gentle reminder to recognize that I needed rest. A few sharp comments revealed that fatigue of my own pace and external factors from all happening around me was setting in, and negativity surfaced around those closest to me—time for a pause, self-reflection, and self-leadership after a good nap.

My experience reinforces one of the book's core insights: we often don't realize how much negativity we've absorbed until it surfaces unexpectedly. I'm thankful for the feedback that keeps me accountable to the leadership I strive to embody at home and work.

Negativity is subtle. It accumulates quietly and can impact us exponentially. If you're wrestling with its effects in your professional life, Spiraling Up offers a pathway toward positive transformation. I invite you to engage with the book, reflect on your own experiences with negativity, and join me in this journey toward shaping a positive culture around you. After all, I'm not just the author—I'm also a practitioner learning alongside you.

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Whether you are a seasoned executive looking to reinvigorate a stagnant culture or a new manager seeking to build a foundation of positivity from the ground up, 'Spiraling Up' is designed to be your guide, your toolkit, and your inspiration on this transformative journey. The book is divided into three parts:

• Part 1 - Focuses on understanding workplace negativity

• Part 2 - Delves into the SPIRAL framework - 6 strategies for addressing it

• Part 3 - Provides practical steps for transforming it.

Each chapter will be concluded with a summary of insights, reflection questions, and a team exercise, creating a real-time response for leaders with their teams.

Together, we will explore the art and science of authentic leadership, the power of reframing negative mindsets, and the practical steps you can take to cultivate a workplace culture that brings out the best in everyone.  

So, let us embark on this journey together as we uncover the secrets of 'Spiraling Up' and unlock the full potential of our teams, our organizations, and ourselves as leaders in an ever-changing world. With your dedication, compassion, and steadfast commitment to positive change, we can transform even the most challenging workplace dynamics and create organizations that thrive in adversity.  

“Spiraling-Up is like a “break glass in case of emergency” kit for culture change.”

— Michael Brunner Senior Director R&D Strategy at Kimberly-Clark

Why Spiraling Up: A 40-Minute Interview with Dr. Russell Verhey at NLC

In a compelling interview at New Life Church, Dr. Russell Verhey shares the deeply personal journey that led to his groundbreaking book, "Spiraling Up." From navigating the challenges of starting a business during COVID to discovering how workplace suffering can fuel transformative purpose, Dr. Verhey's story resonates with leaders seeking authentic paths to cultural change.

The conversation weaves through pivotal moments that shaped his understanding of workplace dynamics:

• Putting Down Roots: Dr. Verhey opens up about the foundational experiences from GA-CO that grounded his faith, family, and relationship.

• Passion for Leadership: His journey from experiencing workplace negativity firsthand to developing a passion for helping others navigate similar challenges.

• Defining Moments: How personal trials became the catalyst for understanding that passion truly informs purpose.

• COVID Business Launch: The unexpected insights gained from during global uncertainty.

• Negativity's Impact: Research-backed findings on how negativity affects workplace culture and performance.

• TRIBE Leadership Model: Introduction to his innovative framework for authentic leadership, encompassing Transparency, Reflection, Integrity, Balance, and Empowerment.

What sets this interview apart is Dr. Verhey's vulnerability in sharing how his faith journey intertwines with his professional mission. He reveals how the Lord continually leads him into deeper places of trust, informing his approach as both a Workplace Psychologist and leadership coach.

For leaders wrestling with cultural transformation, this interview offers both practical frameworks and leadership insights for the journey ahead.

Watch the full interview to discover how workplace suffering can become the foundation for positive change:

"Spiraling Up" launches on Amazon Friday November 1st: https://amzn.to/3YKuvxx