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A rocky uphill trail winding through sunlit grasses and hills.

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Brave Space Is the Right Kind of Hard

My own journey into the arena of brave spaces began long before M E Clarke Consulting existed. In my early twenties, I studied peace and conflict resolution at American University, where I first began to understand that conflict is not simply…

change management, Leadership, thought pieces, transitions, tricks of the trade

Another Somersault: On Becoming, Part III

Editor's Note: Personal growth and change rarely arrive in clean, linear ways. More often, we find ourselves mid-somersault, releasing old identities while trying to understand who we are becoming. This is a reflection on the courage it takes…

Leadership, thought pieces, tricks of the trade

To Face Uncertainty, Follow the Anxiety

The work of leadership is to show up to the moment, and both hold fast to the values and vision of the organization while also remaining nimble and flexible enough to meet that moment authentically. In these times of great change, where so much…

Leadership, Team dynamics, tricks of the trade

Do You Need a Meeting Makeover?

"Meetings are where the real work of teams gets done. If you want a great team, build great meetings." ~ Elise Keith Whether you love them or hate them, meetings are a ubiquitous part of work life. But if you find yourself counting down…

tricks of the trade, work in action

The Truth About Manifestation

Our Truth Anyways "What you do is minuscule in comparison, with what you choose to think, because your vibration is so much more powerful, and so much more important." - Esther Hicks What is manifestation anyway? Manifestation is almost becoming…

Inside M E Clarke Consulting, tricks of the trade, wisdom

Fifteen Years of Learning…and Counting!

It’s almost unfathomable that this small, impactful practice has existed for 15 years. After years of working with others, in 2008, I set out with a fierce independence to create this practice. To say that it - that I - have morphed and grown…

General, Inside M E Clarke Consulting, self-care, thought pieces, tricks of the trade

Calm in the Face of the Storm

Staying Steady in Unsteady Times "Our capacity to make peace with another person and with the world depends very much on our capacity to make peace with ourselves. If we are at war with our parents, our family, our society, or our church,…

General, thought pieces, tricks of the trade

Simple Journal Prompts

There is great power in putting pen to paper. Whether you’re trying to ground yourself in gratitude, get unstuck or find a creative flow, journaling is a great for all of these - and more. Here are some of our favorite simple journaling prompts. If…

goals, Inside M E Clarke Consulting, thought pieces, tricks of the trade, Uncategorized, work in action

Staying Productive

At MECC we’re always looking for ways to increase our productivity and efficiency, especially during the summertime. As we continue to navigate the balance between work and personal time, productivity is the secret ingredient. Our team tries…

thought pieces, tricks of the trade, Uncategorized, work in action

Simon Sinek on Great Leaders

Our work at MECC gives us the opportunity to work with many different organizations, teams, and leaders. This month we’re exploring what makes a leader a successful one. In his TedTalk, Why Good Leaders Make You Feel Safe, Simon Sinek explores…

Inside M E Clarke Consulting, learn to lead, transitions, tricks of the trade, work in action

Introducing DiSC and Five Behaviors

A Word from MECC Meghan I’m most looking forward to offering these tools to our partners as a means to build strong communication and strengthen teamwork. These personalized assessments allow for self-examination as well as a deeper reflection…

Inside M E Clarke Consulting, self-care, thought pieces, tricks of the trade, work in action

Happiness

At MECC we are committed to fostering our own happiness both in and outside of the workplace. This month, we invite you to take a step back, take a deep breath, and step into happiness. Here are a few tips to create habits of happiness: Concentrate…