In this profound and inspiring episode of The Kintsugi Podcast, host Michael delves deep into the themes of leadership, suffering, and the human longing for belonging with guest Jerry Colonna. They discuss Jerry's latest book, "Reunion: Leadership and The Longing to Belong" and explore how radical self-inquiry and understanding our own stories can lead to more compassionate and inclusive communities and workspaces. This conversation is a call to action for everyone to contribute to a world of systemic belonging. Key Insights: Jerry Colonna's insights on good leadership and the importance of radical self-inquiry. The discussion around systemic othering and how it relates to various forms of discrimination and violence. The personal stories shared by both Jerry and Michael underscoring the importance of connection and belonging. The role of awareness and accepting our own stories in contributing to a world of systemic belonging. Practical suggestions for individuals and leaders to begin their journey towards healing and reunion. Jerry Colonna on confronting and being compassionate with our minds Discussing the spark behind "Reunion" Exploring systemic othering and intergenerational trauma The importance of mindfulness in connecting with our suffering Suggestions for beginning the healing process of reunion Closing thoughts and a short meditation practice More about Jerry: Jerry Colonna is an author, executive coach, and the CEO and co-founder of Reboot.io, an executive coaching and leadership development firm. Known for his unique perspective on leadership, Jerry brings both his extensive experience as a venture capitalist and his understanding of human psychology to his coaching practice. His work invites leaders to undergo radical self-inquiry to meet life's challenges with courage, integrity, and compassion. Jerry's Website : https://www.reboot.io/team/jerry-colonna/ Book: Reunion: Leadership and The Longing to Belong 1/2 Day Silent Retreat: Join me on January 6th, 2024, for a 1/2 day silent retreat to help you start 2024 thoughtfully. You can sign up HERE. And remember to download our Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude App from Apple's App Store or Google Play. You can join our like-hearted community and Pay What You Can for your first year. Please join our Pause Breathe Reflect community by downloading our app from the Apple Store or Google Play today. For the first year, you can Name Your Price and discover how to change your relationship with stress, enhance your focus, and live in your sweet spot. It would mean so much if you took a moment to rate, review, subscribe, and share the Kintsugi Podcast to help others discover this empowering community. Tap into your inner strength, embrace resilience, and ripple something worth rippling into the world.You can connect with me by receiving my inspirational text messages throughout the week by texting 'kintsugi' to 503-487-5957 and downloading My Better Life Workbook at www.michaelobrienshift.comInstagram: Pause Breathe Reflect and Kintsugi PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelobrienpelotoncoachingWebsites: Executive Coaching and Speaking and Pause Breathe Reflect  and The Kintsugi PodcastSponsors: Pause Breathe Reflect Meditation and Gratitude AppTo discover more about bringing mindfulness into your company or podcast sponsorship opportunities by emailing me at hello@PauseBreatheReflect.com