You need more PLAY in your life!
It's been over a year since I originally made this video challenging all of us to make room for more PLAY, but I don't think the message has ever been more important. Play has been linked with increased curiosity, innovation, social connection, and...

Face the storm: Organizational compassion and learning to thrive
This has been a tough year. I've spent much of my time helping leaders and teams trying to catch their breath in the wake of an unthinkable tragedy that happened in their workplace, where they thought they should be safe. As they were finding their...

Struggling to stay afloat? Focus on the right thing.
When you’re knocked off your feet and struggling against the waves, the best guarantee you have to stay afloat is to focus on the right thing.

Learning Trust from a Brown-Eyed Toddler
My best teacher of trust was a tiny boy with probing, mud puddle eyes. He helped me realize how inextricably full trust and belonging are linked.

MaryJo Burchard, PhD
Founder & Lead Consultant - Concord Leader
Dr. MaryJo Burchard is a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, speaker, and ukulele fan. Belonging-based strategic leadership, humanized big change, and (re)building trust is our focus here. Let’s come together!
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