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Structural Empathy: Designing Systems That Care Back
Structural Empathy: Designing Systems That Care Back

Rodney Sharples


A Reflection
Since sharing my LinkedIn post  kicking off my new leadership chapter, I’ve been fortunate to reconnect with colleagues like Joel Richardson  and Brian Fink , as well as make new connections with people like Shay Prosse r and Tom Rauch . These conversations have been energizing. They reminded me how much I value the relationships built along the way — the people who’ve shaped my perspective, challenged my assumptions, and inspired new thinking. I also realized something I had

Rodney Sharples


Gratitude
A few weeks into my search, I’ve been reflecting on gratitude — not just for opportunities, but for the people. Folks like Kim Yancey , Pete Srodoski , and Winnye Wilks  who’ve offered encouragement, introductions, and perspective along the way. Since sharing my update on LinkedIn , I’ve been reminded how generous this community can be. I’m especially grateful to Huff Louge , founder of ExecuLinks, who shared his time and the DISC and Attribute Index assessments with me. Thou

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A Little Hard Truth
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been writing about investing in others and creating space for people to grow. But sometimes, growth comes from hearing hard truth. Recently, Evan Rogoff  was kind enough to share some with me. He pointed out that in positioning myself for new roles, I’d drifted into too much corporate jargon. He was right — and that kind of honesty is rare and deeply appreciated. I’ve built a career around clarity and simplicity, yet in the search process, I’d ov

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Moments of Kindness
A reflection on how small moments of kindness and honest candor can change the tone of a day — and shape the way we lead.

Rodney Sharples


"I Don't Get This DE&I Stuff."​
I know the headline is potentially triggering. Let me explain. First, let me say that I am an advocate and in full support of Diversity,...

Rodney Sharples


The Living Ethical Culture: Trust, Truth, and Accountability
More and more, potential employers are requiring candidates take behavioral and personality assessments to determine organizational...

Rodney Sharples


Practicing a high EQ is a leader's must in the 'new norm'​
As servant leaders, we talk about emotional intelligence/quotient (EQ) and how we must be self-aware, understanding and empathetic,...

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