WHAT ARE GUIDE STONES?
For thousands of years, people built cairns—piles of stones—to navigate when maps and clear tracks weren't available. Each one is built from what was underfoot, by many hands over time. A stone marker is evidence of a predecessor that stood in this spot, faced the same uncertain terrain, and left a sign for whoever came next.
As technology reshapes every part of how we live, we are walking terrain that no map covers. The way I see it, creating a tomorrow that is full of opportunity and positive impact rests on the values we use to approach our work, today.
Guide stones are values I imbue into my work in the unknown, in hopes of creating a more flourishing future.
GUIDE STONES
OF MY PRACTICE
I believe that the world is not permanent. To help people imagine new, bold realities—and to see beyond narratives of inevitable futures.
impermanence of the world
I believe in a future where we live in holistic harmony with technology that helps accentuate our humanity. Where work is not merely a means of making a living, but as a vocation: a personal calling that aligns our gifts and interests with the world’s needs, unfolding into ourselves while serving something greater.
holistic harmony with technology
I believe in a world where—in constant moments of change—leaders see these as opportunities to re-define and re-invent their contributions to the world.
organizations as a means to flourish society
I believe the privileges we're given should be met with a devotion to excellence; to maximize our opportunities, better serve those without the same privileges, and help create those opportunities for others.
excellence
I believe the role of a leader is to align and serve the team through understanding both what contributes to individual and team success.
servant leadership
I believe in intentional solitude as a means to bettering the world. Time in your mind, free of perception, to daydream, play, and experiment.
solitude as a way to serve others
I believe that friction—to an extent—helps us build resilience and navigate challenges.
sacred inefficiencies of everyday life
I believe in play as an engine for flexibility, connection, and to navigating change.
play
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