Now you know I’m writing a book – soon to be released in just a few weeks. One of the essential (and sometimes most disheartening) ingredients in the change process that I’ll be going into more deeply will be . . . . . . The power of developing effective habits to create and sustain change – not just as Read More
Four Agreements That Would Transform the Political Landscape
Today I completed my mail-in ballot for 2016. I’m kind of a political junkie, so I was informed about the candidates. I researched the judges and studied the pros and cons of the amendments. I felt good that I had voted thoughtfully and responsibly. We’re living in a chaotic time of change. I’m actually excited about Read More
The Power of Curiosity
Several weeks ago I was interviewed by an author currently writing a book on curiosity. We had such a wonderful conversation that I wanted to share with you part of our discussion. When asked about why I see curiosity as essential to our well –being, I shared that curiosity is absolutely necessary for our . Read More
The Children of Your Soul
“Cherish your vision and your dreams. They are the children of your soul, the blueprint of your ultimate achievements.”-Napoleon Hill We often ask children, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I’ve never heard a child say they wanted to be a drug addict, criminal, or homeless. Their vision and dreams always Read More
What Scatters the Seeds of Hope?
“Beauty scatters the seeds of hope in us.” Sister Joan Chittister Several months ago I became more keenly aware that one of my primary passions – that which fuels my soul – is the cultivation of beauty. In fact, I recently wrote in my personal notes, “I am an agent of transformation. I discover and Read More
Time to Take a Break – the Power of Avoidance Coping
Today I want to make you smile and encourage you to TAKE A BREAK. The Leeds School of Business at the University of Colorado published a study in 2013 in The Journal of Business Venturing that found that the ability to step away from the office – called “avoidance coping” – was an essential strategy used Read More
Health Priority for Maximum Productivity
The quality of how you show up in the workplace is directly related to the quality of your health. So it’s a simple message this week about just one thing you can do to improve energy, increase productivity and creativity, reduce pain, and improve your thinking processes. Drink Water Because . . . Drinking water at a Read More
Ten Attributes of Creative People – How Creative Are You?
I had a conversation with a woman yesterday. I asked her, “What do you like to do?” “Nothing ,” she said. Where do you go with the conversation from there? So I took another run at it. “So, do you like to do needlework? Play bridge? Do you like to swim? Bake cookies?” Her answer, Read More
