The Power of Perspective By Joni Yakunin
The Power of Perspective by Joni Yakunin Voices in Focus | Pride Month One of the greatest strengths diversity brings to any organization is perspective. In my work, I frequently […]
Intent vs. Interpretation: Understanding personality differences before assuming intent By Irina Fursman
Intent vs. Interpretation Understanding personality differences before assuming intent Lumina Spark is a personality assessment tool that reveals the full spectrum of an individual’s personality through a framework of four […]
Why Strategic Initiatives Fail, And What It Really Takes to Implement Them Successfully By Irina Fursman
Why Strategic Initiatives Fail, And What It Really Takes to Implement Them Successfully Most organizations don’t struggle with strategy because they lack ideas. In fact, most teams are rich with vision, insight, solutions and ambition. […]
Strategies for Change: What History Teaches Us About Power, Protest, and Service By Irina Fursman
Strategies for Change: What History Teaches Us About Power, Protest, and Service Every year, around International Women’s Day, we celebrate the achievements of women across the world. What is less commonly […]
Irina Fursman: AI and Facilitation: Partnering With Intelligence Without Losing Our Humanity
AI and Facilitation: Partnering With Intelligence Without Losing Our Humanity The World Economic Forum’s Strategic Intelligence Report on Artificial Intelligence makes one thing clear: AI is not coming, it is here. Across industries, […]
Living With the Unknown: YouLEAD Alumni Reflect on Life in Wartime Ukraine
In times when so little can be controlled and so much pressure falls on the shoulders of the younger generation, Ukrainian youth have never given up. YouLEAD brought 16 participants to the USA in 2025 for professional growth and a breath of peace away from war. These young leaders continue to inspire their communities and remind the world what courage looks like.
Pro Tip: Polarity Management Framework
When things go off script, when tension rises, deadlines press, or feedback stings, how do you respond?
For most leaders, resilience is about the ability to move through emotional intensity with awareness and agility, so you can respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. All while maintaining a calming and inspiring demeanor in front of your team. Lumina Learning’s EQ tool Lumina Emotion helps develop that important skill.
Ksyusha Lohvinenko: What happens to a Leader during Wartime?
In times when so little can be controlled and so much pressure falls on the shoulders of the younger generation, Ukrainian youth have never given up. YouLEAD brought 16 participants to the USA in 2025 for professional growth and a breath of peace away from war. These young leaders continue to inspire their communities and remind the world what courage looks like.
How to Build Resilience in Yourself and Others
When things go off script, when tension rises, deadlines press, or feedback stings, how do you respond?
For most leaders, resilience is about the ability to move through emotional intensity with awareness and agility, so you can respond thoughtfully rather than react impulsively. All while maintaining a calming and inspiring demeanor in front of your team. Lumina Learning’s EQ tool Lumina Emotion helps develop that important skill.
Not Easy, But We Move: Ksyusha Lohvinenko on Ukrainian Youth, Resilience & Hope
“This work has taught me that leadership isn’t always about standing up front. Sometimes it’s about stepping back and helping others discover their own solutions.”