

"In any given moment, we have two options: to step forward into growth, or to step back into safety."
-Abraham Maslow
Inspired by the Sailboat Metaphor (a “halyard” is the main rope used to hoist the sail of a sailboat) our name invokes the figurative act of “raising our sails” in pursuit of growth.
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The Sailboat Metaphor by Scott Barry Kaufman with the addition of a "halyard" to symbolize the purposeful act of raising one's sail.
Our work is based on multidisciplinary applied social science research. We explore ideas and insights from that research on the Halyards Substack. Join us there to take part in the conversation, learn more about our approach, and share your own ideas about the future of personal, organizational, and community growth!
Halyards membership is currently limited to invitation only.