Pattern Awareness

The More AI We Have, The More Human We Must Become

By Sylvia Lafair | June 9, 2026 |

Summary: Everyone is talking about AI—how fast it is, how powerful it is, and how much work it can do. Some people are excited by it, while others are terrified. Most are trying to figure out where they fit into a future that seems to be changing by the minute. But I think we may…

Polarization to Possibility: How Leaders Create Honest Conversations in Divided Times

By Sylvia Lafair | June 2, 2026 |

Summary: Have you noticed lately how difficult it is to have an honest conversation? Whether it’s politics, workplace policies, social issues, generational differences, or organizational change, many people are walking on eggshells. Some stay silent because they’re afraid of saying the wrong thing. Others speak louder and louder because they feel unheard. The result is…

Why “Nice” Leaders Often Create Resentment: A GLIMMERS Effect™ Perspective

By Sylvia Lafair | May 26, 2026 |

Summary: Leadership is often misunderstood. Many people assume that if a leader is nice, as in pleasant, agreeable, generous, and always trying to keep the peace, they are automatically effective. Not always. In fact, some of the most quietly frustrating workplaces are led by nice leaders. Let’s take a closer look at how this behavior…

Jean Houston, Leadership, and the Doorway to Possibility: How One Mentor Helped Shape The GLIMMERS Effect™

By Sylvia Lafair | May 21, 2026 |

Summary: When a mentor who made a difference transitions, it prompts reflection on the core of how life has changed. The words from the song “Wicked” have been quietly ringing in my ears. For Jean Houston, “knowing you has changed me for the better.” Change Happens in Unexpected Ways “Something is wrong here.” That was…

Family, Culture, Crisis: The Three Forces Quietly Running Your Life and Leadership

By Sylvia Lafair | May 18, 2026 |

Summary: There are moments in life when everything feels uncertain. Your company restructures. Perhaps your marriage cracks or your child pulls away. War begins, or the market collapses. You may get a difficult health diagnosis. A fire burns through your town. An election divides a family. AI changes how people work overnight. And suddenly, what…

Ted Turner, Restless Energy, and the Leadership Glimmers That Changed the World

By Sylvia Lafair | May 15, 2026 |

Summary: Many years ago, I attended a conference focused on one enormous question: What do we need to do to make the planet healthier and more humane? The room itself felt electric. Among the dignitaries were John Denver, Ram Dass, and Ted Turner. To say Ted Turner commanded attention would be an understatement. He was…

Secret Stress: What Happens When We Carry Too Much for Too Long

By Sylvia Lafair | May 12, 2026 |

Summary: Stress has quietly become one of the defining experiences of modern life. Most people are under far more pressure than they admit, and many wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. But when stress goes unaddressed, it doesn’t simply disappear into the background. And perhaps most concerning of all, many people become so accustomed…