03/19/2026
One of the greatest privileges of my work is getting to spend time inside organizations where people are thinking deeply about how they lead, how they listen, and how they grow.
Februaryโs offsite with Njevity was one of those reminders.
It was a privilege to spend time with Chris Dobkins and the Njevity team, guiding a multi-day retreat celebrating the companyโs 25th anniversary in Mexico.
Our time together focused on how we work with the mind under pressure.
From morning meditations, to conversations about mindfulness as a leadership and mindset game-changer, to practical tools for navigating stress and moving from fear and frustration into innovation, each session built on the last.
But what stood out most was what happened in between.
The conversations.
The curiosity.
The way people began listening to each other differently.
The real-time shifts in how the team was thinking and working together.
Those moments are why leadership teams step away from the day-to-day and invest in dedicated time to think, reset, and work differently together.
Getting to do this work with a company where people genuinely care about their clients, their teams, and their own growth is a gift.
As a technology company helping organizations rethink and run the systems that power their businesses, the work they do requires clarity, agility, and constant learning.
Whatโs especially striking about Njevity is the culture Chris has built. Itโs a distributed company without a central office, yet people speak about their work with a real sense of belonging. You can feel that people are encouraged to bring their full selves and grow into the best versions of who they are.
, thank you for trusting me with your people and for the environment you cultivate at Njevity. The way you lead makes a real difference in the lives of your team and the organizations you serve.
And Nicole Reints โ thank you for the extraordinary thought and coordination that brought the retreat to life. Experiences like this only happen when someone is holding the details with that level of care.
Still reflecting on it โ and grateful.