Welcome back to our final installment of Mindful Politics, a series born from my lived experience navigating political tension across Wyoming’s civic landscape, local communities, and even my own kitchen table.  Before we dive in, I need to be honest: the past two weeks have knocked the wind out of me. I had this column ready…

Mindful Politics, Part 3 of a 4-Part Series Politics isn’t just policy and position—it’s people. The way we engage with others, especially those who challenge us, matters just as much as what we stand for. If we want a healthier political culture, we must lead with emotional intelligence. Emotional Intelligence: What It Is—and Why It…

A Leadership Guide to Better Disagreements Mindful Politics, Part 2 of a 4-Part Series Conflict isn’t a sign of poor leadership—it’s a gateway to clarity, connection, and progress. When handled with intention, it can realign strategies, strengthen teams, and spark innovation. Psychologist and author Adam Grant reminds us, “We should agree to disagree more often.…

Warning – I’m going to talk about politics…but it’s going to be ok. It’s not just the book club story that troubles me—another friend recently shared about the polarizing discord surfacing in her dinner group. These friends, who have known each other for decades, raised their families together, worked together, and found each other in…