Reckon Well
We all must navigate uncertainty and ambiguity. Let's do it better.
Why Reckoning Matters
Life is full of uncertainty, adversity, and questions that don't have easy answers. My work draws on psychology, leadership, faith, and the accumulated wisdom of the ages to explore how we might respond with wisdom, fortitude, and hope.
Three Worthwhile Ideas
Face reality.
Truth is the beginning of wisdom. We can't navigate life well if we refuse to make sense of it.
Pursue the difficult good.
Adversity is inevitable. Growth is not. Fortitude helps us move toward what matters anyway.
Choose hope.
Life is both unimaginably difficult and immeasurably beautiful. Wisdom requires holding both realities at the same time.
I’m Ben Baran.
I'm an organizational psychologist, author, educator, military officer, and nonprofit leader. My work explores how people, teams, and organizations can navigate uncertainty and adversity with wisdom, courage, and hope.