by Michelle Doerr | Jun 10, 2026 | Leadership, Outdoor, Wellness
How conservation leadership culture silences the experiences that sustain it Picture a campfire. Not as metaphor yet. Just the thing itself. Imagine a circle. Everyone is equally distant from the center, with no head of the table, no podium, and no raised platform....
by Michelle Doerr | May 19, 2026 | Leadership, Wellness
Why leadership capacity and human capacity are not the same thing Conservation organizations typically evaluate leadership capacity by measuring performance, adaptability, and output. But leadership capacity and regenerative capacity are not the same thing. In...
by Michelle Doerr | Apr 29, 2026 | Leadership
Why High-Performing Teams Still Have an Encouragement Deficit Most leaders believe they are motivating their team. They celebrate successes in team meetings, send the “great job” email, and recognize the employee of the month. However, people are tired, disconnected,...
by Michelle Doerr | Mar 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Capacity building for leaders in mission-driven organizations is not a perk or an afterthought. It is a design responsibility. Here’s why I had to learn that the hard way. So, I have a confession to make. For several years, I led self-care workshops. I talked...
by Michelle Doerr | Feb 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Emotional Honesty Matters in the Workplace Emotional honesty in leadership doesn’t start with dramatic conversations. It starts with something much smaller. In my workshops, I often open with a simple question: “Give me one feeling word for how you’re arriving...
