by Tony Zampella | Mar 12, 2026 | Wisdom
In the Star Trek: Voyager episode “Sacred Ground,” Captain Kathryn Janeway—a trained scientist with a background in quantum cosmology and a former chief science officer—faces a crisis she cannot solve through conventional means. When crewmember Kes is rendered...
by Tony Zampella | Oct 20, 2025 | Learning/Coaching, Wisdom
About six years ago, I realized that many of the issues I cared most about would not be resolved in my lifetime; some might even be regressing. It was a quiet but unsettling reckoning. For a while, I resisted it, holding onto the hope that enough effort or conviction...
by Tony Zampella | Feb 21, 2023 | Wisdom
Wisdom seems so elusive. I remember encountering the notion of wisdom three decades ago in a philosophy course. I felt a strong pull at my heart to seek this out, yet also a sinking dilemma: How do you make a living using wisdom? Much of my dilemma was rooted in...
by Tony Zampella | Feb 14, 2022 | Spirituality, Wisdom
Developing leaders, integrating cultural change, and adopting new views and understanding require “contemplative learning.” This kind of learning ventures beyond accumulating knowledge to confirm beliefs. Contemplative learning deepens vertical growth by increasing...
by Tony Zampella | Aug 23, 2021 | Leadership
Now emerging as a term, conscious leadership is distinct from other leadership models, mindsets, and trends. Thus far, the literature has focused on some competencies and skills that can be valuable. And yet, conscious leadership is different. In short, a conscious...
