Rethink Blog

“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails.” – John Maxwell  Dear Members and Colleagues,  As many of you know, when CTLF merged with CiviCO in December, I agreed to stay on for six months to help integrate...

GUEST BLOG by two long-term CTLF Board of Advisors Doug Sparks and David Hughes This month we asked Doug and David to write us a piece about how CTLF has personally and professionally impacted them over their years of service. Their responses show true depth of...

“Sometimes carrying on, just carrying on, is the superhuman achievement.” - Albert Camus  Resilience is a concept universally understood and deeply valued. It evokes images of strength, endurance, and an unwavering spirit. In every culture, resilience is celebrated as...

Guest Author: Dan Bruder, CEO - Blendification, & CTLF Board of Advisors The traditional work/life balance concept fails to capture the essence of modern living and inadvertently drives a wedge between professional and personal spheres. This outdated perspective...

By: DJ Whetter, CEO, CiviCO I’ll never forget the day my definition of leadership changed forever. It has led to some of the most amazing work I’ve ever done. I’m obsessed with leadership. I study it. I read about it constantly. I believe I’m an expert on the subject....

Guest blog by David Lewien, CEO - Go West IT NOTE: The composition of this blog post was AI assisted. Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses operate. From providing superior customer experiences to automating repetitive tasks, AI is changing...

Will we denounce Black History Month this year?  Guest Blog by: Stephanie Knight, CEO, Colorado Inclusive Economy & CTLF Board of Advisors As I look toward February and Black History Month, it truly gives me an uneasy feeling as I believe we are living in a...

What is DEI & Why Does It Matter? by Xan Pearson Humble  Engaged  Authentic  Regenerative  True to Service  I’ve been thinking a lot about the “R” in CTLF’s HEART acronym lately. Regenerative encompasses a lot and we could have a whole course on it just to cover...

CTLF is Making BIG MOVES  Forget Moving Mountains, We’re Moving Mountain Ranges   CTLF Merges with CiviCO for Greater Impact  As we approach the end of 2023, CTLF’s leadership team has been in reflection about how we’re living our values as an organization and how we...