Things We’re Thinking About

Who Are Your People?

Who Are Your People  "We rise by lifting others"  -Robert Ingersoll  All too often, the twists and turns brought on by transition can leave us feeling isolated and alone.  Sometimes we stop showing up in the same ways we had before because we just don't have the capacity.  And sometimes, others stop showing up because they simply aren't sure what...
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From Gridlock to Growth

 "Within us is the capacity to grow, even transform, if we're able to summon the courageto endure the heat rather than escape it as quickly as we can."  -Anne Harbison            You may have noticed that this month's email is coming to you late.  I've struggled to put words to a topic that...
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Courage

Courage: "that rare moment of unity between conscience, fear, and action, when something deep within us strikes the flint of love, of honor, of duty, to make the spark that fires our resolve"  -Senator John McCain.          I recently participated in the Geometry of a Leader workshop series with Youth Frontiers, and the final session focused...
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Introducing – Stories of Transition

We have the privilege of walking alongside incredible people as they navigate their stories of transition each and every day.  As our clients face transitions of growth, loss, or change in direction we get to be a part of the highs and lows each stage brings.  We are continuously in awe of the courage and resilience displayed as people navigate...
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Transition – It’s a Process

Transitions are hard - and let's be honest - recently we've faced more transitions than many of us care for.  Author and transition expert, William Bridges, reminds us that transition is a process with 3 stages:  Ending, Neutrality, and New Beginnings.  Every good process takes time, and this is true of the Transition Process.       Do you see...
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A Nation In Transition

The events of this past week have been shocking and not, all at the same time.  I've spent these recent days and nights grappling with the realities of who we've become as a nation.  And - I am deeply grieved.  Like many of you, I imagine, I feel weary.  Next week, our nation will watch on baited breath as Joe Biden is sworn in as the 46th...
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Celebrating 2020!

Dec 28, 2020

2020 has been a year filled with difficult transitions, heartache, and crisis.  And, at the same time, at Spero we've also experienced many moments of great joy and believe that there is so much to celebrate! I believe we will look back, and find...

Finding Our Way Forward

Apr 27, 2020

 Finding Our Way Forward April 27, 2020​​ Last week, Governor Walz announced Executive Order 20-40 outlining steps for the MN workforce to begin moving forward today - including manufacturing and office space. This news took me by surprise. While...

​​COVID- 19 Transition Tools

Mar 30, 2020

COVID- 19 Transition Tools March 30, 2020 During the first 2 weeks of COVID-19 isolation, we found ourselves scrambling to understand a bazillion changes around us. NOW - we feel like we are working hard to keep all the balls in the air - tracking...

Resilience

Mar 26, 2020

Resilience March 26, 2020  We are about 15-ish days into our COVID-19 isolation here in the Midwest. It felt harder this week than last. In the midst of all the hard stuff, what stood out most prominently in these past 15-ish days is the RESILIENCE...

An Unprecedented Transition

Mar 18, 2020

An Unprecedented Transition March 18, 2020  COVID-19 is bringing an unprecedented WORLDWIDE transition. Our everyday realities have significantly changed, and it feels hard. As we face the unknown of COVID-19, there are many ways we can...