Ronald’s Blog

The Unshakeable Self: How Cultural Roots Fuel Our Resilience

In an increasingly globalized world, the pressure to homogenize can be intense. Yet, within the rich tapestry of our unique cultural identities, social norms, and deeply held beliefs lies a profound source of strength a compass for navigating life’s most “wicked” problems.

Finding Your Footing in a Chaotic World: The Surprising Power of a Solution-Focused Mind

By adopting a solution-focused lens, we build an unshakeable inner foundation. We heal our minds by building on what’s strong, not by fixing what’s wrong. And from that place of strength, we can final

Beyond the Job Description: Why Service Orientation is Your Most Powerful Professional Asset

The Circle of Responsibility: The recognition that our actions have ripple effects, and a commitment to acting responsibly from our immediate team to the global community

Spirituality and Vicarious Trauma Among Professions

The aim of this study was to expand the understanding of spirituality and vicarious trauma and vicarious growth by examining the lived experiences of frontline health care providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants) dealing with trauma patients.

A Pyrrhic Victory 

When a story is reported of the cost of WAR, it is framed with a monetary tone, yet the true cost of WAR is the removal of our mental and social connection with ourselves and towards one another.

A recent story, not unique, is the mental and social cost of the soldier’s minds and sense of purpose after 2+ years as Russia seeks to annex the Ukraine for the umpteenth time. The loss of human life for strategic and rear minerals has to take into account the emotional anguish of those that are doing the KILLING!

Cognitive Warfare - Why So Many of Us Feel Mentally Exhausted Lately

To our humanity.

If you’ve ever found yourself asking, “Why does everything feel so heavy lately?” you’re not alone. In my brief 67+ years circumnavigating the sun, I have learned to manage my emotional state by identifying what ‘intent’ another’s position holds. It is the failure of such observations that can literally drive us crazy.

When Identity and Purpose Feel Shaken, The Psychological Impact of Cognitive Warfare

During my 30+ years of working in corporate America I have witnessed styles of management, leadership and human interaction. Many immigrant executives I worked directly with expressed impatience with the cultural diversity of their staff. They would not allow their teams to express themselves in a manner that allowed for common ground of understanding. They were impatient which caused friction across departments and business lines.

Why Conversations Still Matter Building Mental Stamina Through Human Connection

In an era shaped by algorithms, one of the most underestimated tools for resilience is conversation.

Cognitive warfare thrives on distance and abstraction. Conversations do the opposite they humanize. From an SFBT perspective, meaningful dialogue helps people identify strengths, resources, and shared values in real time