Craig Nathanson @craignathanson

Happiness starts with radical responsibility. Attention: what you feed grows. Attribution: I have not solved this yet. Action: one small step. Today: skip one drain, reframe one story, write a reflection. What choice will you own this week? #TheHumanisticLeader…

Small moves change systems This week: • One sentence promise for who you serve • Map one flow and find the wait • Pause before reacting and ask what story am I missing What is your small move this week? #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

When I was 8, I hit a grand slam with 2 outs in the 9th. It wasn’t just about baseball. It taught me that one small action can ripple through an entire system. That’s systems thinking. It’s how we lead ourselves and others with clarity, heart, and purpose. #TheHumanisticLeader…

In my early days, speed > voices. Today I run a 10-min practice: Invite one missing voice. Give 3 specific thank-yous (behavior → impact). Use the +1 rule: “Whose view’s missing?” Inclusion + appreciation = performance. #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

The secret of life? Ask for what you want. Leadership begins with self-awareness—knowing right work from wrong work and fueling yourself from within. As this week begins: Are you asking for what you truly want? #HumanisticLeadership #TheHumanisticLeader

Just re-read The One Minute Manager. 20 mins cover to cover. If leadership were really just 3 quick secrets, we’d all be great leaders. That’s why I wrote The Humanistic Leader — because today’s world requires self-awareness, systems thinking, and human connection. Quick fixes…

Midweek reset: From “One Minute Manager” to The Humanistic Leader—tools help, values lead. Which “rule” didn’t fit this week? Write: Instead of [rule], I’ll honor [value] by [1 action] before Fri. Do it. #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

By Wednesday, the week can start running you instead of the other way around. Pause. Breathe. Ask yourself: Am I leading in a way that reflects my values? One small choice today can change the rest of your week. #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

Creativity isn’t a “bonus” for leaders — it’s essential. In my Humanistic Leadership Model (HLM) workshop, we explore how creativity fuels problem-solving, connection, and adaptability. Let’s build leadership that lasts. #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

Leadership is selling tickets for the journey. Management is driving the bus. Coaching is walking the aisle with a compass 🧭—making sure each traveler feels supported and ready for what’s ahead. Great leaders know which role they’re in—and when to switch. #TheHumanisticLeader…

Ethics in leadership rarely shows up with a spotlight. It’s the quiet choice. The inconvenient one. The one you make when no one’s watching. In my Humanistic Leadership Model, ethics isn’t a checkbox. It’s the center. Lead awake. Stay true. Even when it’s hard.…

What kind of leader are you—when no one’s watching? The Humanistic Leader is a book about presence, purpose, and leading from the inside out. If you're ready to explore who you are—and how you lead—start here: shop.drcraignathanson.com/product/the-hu… #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

Early in my career, I fired a pregnant employee because my boss told me to. I was scared—and I betrayed my values. I teach integrity now because I once lost mine. Leadership is built in those moments. We either speak up, or we live with silence. #TheHumanisticLeader

Leadership isn't about charisma, perfection, or control. It’s about knowing yourself—and leading from there. The greatest leaders I’ve worked with didn’t just have vision. They had courage to ask: Who am I? Why do I lead? What impact do I want to leave behind? That's where…

When I stopped leading with just my head—and started leading with presence—it changed everything. People don’t follow strategies. They follow leaders who see them. Just ask: “Are you okay?” #TheHumanisticLeader #HumanisticLeadership

🧭 Leadership isn’t a title—it’s a relationship. It’s how you listen. How you show up. How you make people feel seen. The best leaders don’t demand attention—they earn trust. I wrote The Humanistic Leader for anyone who believes leadership starts within. #TheHumanisticLeader…

It’s here. My new book The Humanistic Leader: Humanistic Leadership for the Soul is now available (eBook + print preorder). It’s a mirror, a compass, a call to lead differently. 📘 Read the story + order here: 👉 drcraignathanson.optin.com/newsletter/awl… #HumanisticLeadership #Thehumanisticleader

🧊 What you see is just the tip. In leadership—and food systems—it’s what’s beneath the surface that matters. The Iceberg Model reminds us: Behavior is just the outcome. Patterns, structures & beliefs drive the real story. Look deeper. #TheHumanisticLeader #Humanisticleadership

Career Branding class in Vietnam 🇻🇳 — one photo, many stories. Grateful for 16 years of teaching here. I've been teaching in Vietnam for 16 years. One goal: spark at least one idea that stays. Those early students are now 40+—and many still write to say how that one idea…

🧭 Ten P Model Squared™ – Part 2 (continued) Last post we explored Purpose, Passion, Power, and Presence. Today, let’s go deeper. Persistence – The quiet engine behind authentic leadership. When things get tough, do you retreat… or realign? Perspective – Can you zoom out…