The Numina Blog
The Emotional Imprint of Being an Immigrant
Today’s topic is near and dear to my heart: the often discussed idea of ‘immigrant mentality’. So many of the inspiring leaders, with whom I have had the privilege of working, had the experience of–one way or another–of being displaced. Living in the San Francisco Bay...
A Video Gift To Tell An Old Friend: “Let’s Reconnect”
The gift I’d like to spread this holiday season is connection, or better yet reconnection. I’m inviting you to do the following exercise to reconnect with an important somebody that's slipped out of your life for one reason or another: Step 1: Think of somebody...
How To Succeed By Being The Best Screw-Up You Can Be!
Most people think they should be more positive. Keep away from looking at what is wrong or could go wrong. The norm is that it’s somehow better to be a visionary, or at least hopeful. What if I told you sometimes the very opposite is true? People Feel It Anyway As a...
Speak Your Gratitude
With shock and surprise in a few short days it will be Thanksgiving again! It feels not so long ago we were waiting with baited breath for the change in warmer temperatures and the promise of sunny summer days. And now with immaculate rhythm as another season closes...
Claim Your Worth ✨
People have so much more to offer than they think. When I facilitate a leadership team retreat, I have quality time with each individual and with the CEO. Then a strange thing happens when I see them in action together. I notice how each member of the team is...
3 Ways To Bridge A Divided Culture
What can we do about the increase of barbarity in global conflicts and accentuated polarity in national discourse? While anti-authoritarian militias may currently be more disjointed than in previous years, a recent study suggests as many as 25 million Americans...
David Lesser
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David is a social entrepreneur who believes the best way to change the world is to empower people to be more fully themselves. He has guided people and organizations through crucial transitions for over 35 years, acting as coach and confidant to CEOs and senior executives aspiring to the highest levels of personal growth.