
A More HUMAN Approach™
What happens when we’re intentional about the impact of our decisions?
Honest ~ Urgent ~ Meaningful ~ Accountable ~ Nuanced
The Science . . .
A More HUMAN Approach™ fosters genuine human connection and transformative growth by grounding its framework in five core principles: Honesty, Urgency, Meaningfulness, Accountability, and Nuance. Each element of the acronym aligns with evidence-based psychological insights and cultural dynamics, creating a roadmap for impactful and sustainable change.
Honesty:
Honesty cultivates trust and psychological safety, essential for interpersonal and cultural resilience. By promoting transparency and authenticity, this principle creates environments where individuals feel seen, valued, and understood, encouraging open dialogue and deeper engagement.Urgency:
Urgency highlights the importance of time-sensitive action, fostering a sense of purpose and shared responsibility. Psychologically, this principle leverages motivation and collective momentum to address pressing challenges with intentionality, reducing complacency and inspiring proactive solutions.Meaningfulness:
Meaningfulness taps into intrinsic motivation, enabling individuals to align their actions with deeply held values. This principle fosters a sense of purpose and connection, essential for both individual well-being and collective cultural coherence.Accountability:
Accountability strengthens commitment and reliability by encouraging individuals and organizations to own their actions and decisions. From a psychological perspective, it reinforces self-efficacy and trust, ensuring that growth and collaboration are measurable and sustainable.Nuance:
Nuance acknowledges the complexity of cultural and psychological systems, resisting oversimplification. By embracing diverse perspectives and contexts, this principle promotes adaptive problem-solving and inclusive approaches, reducing bias and fostering equity.
This framework bridges the human need for connection with actionable strategies for cultural transformation, offering a pathway that is both practical and deeply rooted in psychological and cultural theory. A More HUMAN Approach™ inspires individuals and organizations to lead with integrity, adaptability, and a commitment to the shared human experience.

“My least favorite expression is, ‘We’ve always done it that way.’”
~ Tracie Jae