This column is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 was published on July 26, 2026. Last week, Christopher shared his full-circle journey of building hope. This week, he completes his column takeover with a deeper understanding of how to be a leader of hope to those who need it most. Enjoy. Trauma-Informed Leadership By Christopher…
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In my last column, I wrote about hope as a skill. Hope isn’t passive, and it isn’t something we either have or we don’t. Like any skill, it has to be built through small choices, steady practice, supportive relationships and repeated evidence that change is possible. Once hope is developed in a person, it can…
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At a recent conference, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Chan Hellman speak about the science of hope. Hellman is a professor at the University of Oklahoma and the founding director of its Hope Research Center. His research examines hope as a psychological strength that can help children and adults experiencing trauma and adversity.…
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Part 2: Hope Comes Full Circle Through Trauma-Informed Leadership
This column is Part 2 of 2. Part 1 was published on July 26, 2026. Last week, Christopher shared his full-circle journey of building hope. This week, he completes his column takeover with a deeper understanding of how to be a leader of hope to those who need it most. Enjoy. Trauma-Informed Leadership By Christopher…
Hope Comes Full Circle
In my last column, I wrote about hope as a skill. Hope isn’t passive, and it isn’t something we either have or we don’t. Like any skill, it has to be built through small choices, steady practice, supportive relationships and repeated evidence that change is possible. Once hope is developed in a person, it can…
Hope is a Skill, Not a Wish
At a recent conference, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Chan Hellman speak about the science of hope. Hellman is a professor at the University of Oklahoma and the founding director of its Hope Research Center. His research examines hope as a psychological strength that can help children and adults experiencing trauma and adversity.…