There are two dominant forces in nature~ Chaos and Order and their balance is what creates growth, tension and stability. Too much of one can tip the scales to anarchy and disintegration, too much of the other and there is no room for change, growth or newness. A forest fire or a stagnant pond are…
For all a leader’s good intentions, when the rubber hits the pavement, it often becomes a different story. Many leaders believe they empower their people, but when you ask their people it may not be the case. Part of the reason a person becomes a leader is because they have ideas and opinions about things…
At this stage in your journey, no doubt you have happened upon or chosen what it is about you that makes you unique, what it is that makes you feel the best about yourself and/or how you want to show up in the world. Could you give that a name or a title? It helps…
Here’s a good one for you. What happens when you are unexpectedly attacked, either verbally or emotionally? As adults, we aren’t prepared for someone to insult, shame, humiliate or scorn us. At least, I hope it isn’t something common in your personal or professional world. It seems we immediately go to our own auto response.…
Based on our family history, biology, viewpoints and DNA, we seem to come packaged with pre-set judgments about right and wrong, black and white. However, maturity involves stepping out of that pre-set thinking and into someone else’s shoes. When I practice this, my heart softens towards someone I may not have been able to understand…
Part of the current on-going conflict that plagues our nation is because BOTH sides feel quite righteous in their position, and sadly this dug-in righteousness has created the stalemate of us vs them. In the bigger picture, the ones that leaders ought to be able to see, is that there is a unity that is…
Listening (actively, attentively and radically~ thanks, Cara!) Unearthing the qualities that are required to live my best and highest self, bringing them to the forefront and sharing them, listening would not have been number two, but after Cara suggested it, I knew she was right. It needs to come sooner than later. Honest and active…
The article I shared last month about being in charge of your own emotions as opposed to reacting to someone else’s emotions was one of the most well-read LinkedIn articles so I thought if people were that interested I ought to share a follow up. In many of the responses I received, most people said…