I love this quote by Eckhart Tolle, "Set goals, but know that the arriving is not all that important". We live in a culture that demands goal setting. . . with ourselves, in our families, schools, workplaces- we set goals. We have goals for our weight, for grade point average, for salary expectations, for getting […]
About 18 months ago, my son bounced down the stairs from his room beaming from ear to ear. He had heard an amazing new artist and couldn’t be more pleased at his “discovery”. I followed him up and together, we watched her youtube video. Her talent was undeniable and I would find out more recently, […]
We touch people's lives. Everyday, we have experiences with others. These experiences shape us, change us and sometimes alter the entire path of our life. They profoundly impact our perception, our actions and affect the core of who we are. Enjoy this amazing TEDtalk and feel free to share your lollipop moment.
“Don’t stay where you are tolerated. Go where you are celebrated.” The Creative Commons We each have a solid internal compass; a knowing that stirs within us. It’s that feeling you get in the pit of your stomach or the slight pain you feel in your chest. It’s the lump in your throat that offers […]
One can never underestimate the beauty of a good metaphor. While attending a dream workshop this week, I was reintroduced to the idea of companion gardening. I am sure many of you have heard the benefits of planting marigolds by your tomato plants or other vegetables in order to deter pests and bugs. Avid gardeners […]
This morning, I received the following comment on a blog interview. The notion that fear is a motivator is common and I thought you might find value in reading the discussion thread. AA-Sampang Riyard Posted: I disagree....I use the fear of disappointment and fear of failure as a major motivator. I have real expectations for […]
Becoming better leaders (and people for that matter) requires a skills in self awareness. Without the capacity to be aware, reflect and learn, we remain stuck- engaging in behavior that do not serve us or those we lead. The concept of learning agility merely speaks to our willingness and ability to learn from experiences and […]
Last year, I wrote the blog which follows. In honor of Lindsey Sterling's new song "Shatter Me", I thought this might be a good time to repost. The lyrics speak to fear and the need to shatter the glass if we are to feel alive. Hope you enjoy. http://www.youtube.com/user/lindseystomp Reposted : About 18 months ago, […]
