THE HUMAN FACTOR
Welcome to The Human Factor, the official blog of Logos Insights.
Here, we explore what it means to live and work well — to lead, create, and heal with awareness and compassion.
Each post blends neuroscience, counseling models of wellness, and trauma-informed insight to help individuals and organizations across Iowa and beyond build resilience, regulate emotions, and reconnect with meaning.
What You’ll Find Here
Wellness & Mental Health — evidence-based tools for managing anxiety, chronic stress, and burnout through CBT, DBT, ACT, and mindfulness.
Leadership & Workplace Culture — trauma-informed strategies for psychological safety, employee engagement, and values-driven leadership.
Resilience & Emotional Regulation — stories, science, and simple practices for healing and growth.
Human Connection — reflections on creativity, belonging, and how relationships restore balance in times of fear or uncertainty.
Every article is designed to meet you where you are — whether you’re a professional navigating burnout, a leader trying to create healthier teams, or an individual learning to live with more presence and self-compassion.
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Follow along as we unpack how trauma-informed science, emotional intelligence, and compassionate leadership come together to make life — and work — more meaningful.
The Psychology of Dread : What Your Body is Trying to Tell You.
Dread isn’t weakness — it’s your body’s alarm system asking for safety. Learn how trauma, anxiety, and regulation shape the experience of dread.
Unconditional Leadership: How Positive Regard Can Transform Your Team
Leadership that centers on empathy and acceptance transforms not just performance but people. This post explores how unconditional positive regard fosters trust, psychological safety, and engagement—turning workplaces into communities where employees feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.
Small Talk Isn’t Bullshit—Fake Leadership Is
Small talk builds trust; bullshit breaks it. This post explores why genuine communication—not performative chatter—creates psychological safety, strengthens leadership, and boosts team engagement, especially in high-stress environments like healthcare.
Believe Black Women: Why Validation and Equity Build Better Workplaces
Believing Black women is more than allyship—it’s accountability. This post explores how listening, validating, and acting on our experiences transforms organizations, drives equity, and builds trauma-informed, inclusive workplaces where every voice matters.
The Power of Logos: How Meaning Drives Engagement and Wellbeing
At Logos, meaning is more than a concept — it’s a catalyst for engagement, wellbeing, and growth. Drawing from Logotherapy and trauma-informed principles, this post explores how purpose shapes healthier, more resilient workplaces where people thrive.