From Hope Theory to Hope Inspired Leadership

From Hope Theory to Hope Inspired Leadership

Jon Tunheim wrote the content below. He is the Thurston County Prosecuting Attorney, and one of the voices you will hear at the Hope & Culture Summit later this month (Sept 24-25, 2026) and also during our monthly Hope & Culture Labs. It is his account of a...
Assuming Positive Intent

Assuming Positive Intent

Returning to the Principle That Almost Broke Me This afternoon, I am stepping into a high‑stakes mediation in my role as a local elected leader. The focus is a zoning conflict between government agencies that has put the future of a $600 million private business...
Thought Diversity & Values Alignment

Thought Diversity & Values Alignment

Thought Diversity with Values Alignment: The Secret Recipe for High Performing Executive Teams. I’ve sat in on hundreds of executive team meetings over the years. Some teams were steering private companies; others were running sprawling public agencies. Several...