Last week, my daughter Chana and I attended the SEEED Conference at Brown University. It was an amazing gathering of those doing, funding, supporting, working in and for social businesses. These are Chana’s thoughts on the first day of the conference. Chana is 13 years old and in 7th grade. Yes, I am a proud mom and find her insights » Read More
Earlier this week I spoke with a friend that has an extraordinary gift, and an opportunity to use that gift at a much higher level. If she chooses to pursue that opportunity she has to push through whispers of doubt that her mind is already generating about all that she is not. She must push » Read More
Tyler Gage and Dan MacCombie are the founders of one of my favorite startups ever,Runa. We drink the tea in our home all the time. Runa is a wonderful example of a B-Corp, doing well and doing good. Their business model is unique and there are so many lessons for our businesses and organizations from their story. Tyler shares their story » Read More
Einstein once said, “Any fool can know, the point is to understand.” Historically, I knew we should care for special needs families ~ thankfully a series of events over the past four years has turned that seed of knowledge into a growingunderstanding of the challenges, the joys, and the deep lessons that come from engaging » Read More
Last year at the State Fair I saw a vendor selling rocks. These weren’t just any rocks. You could heat them up, put them in a blanket and they would keep you warm. They glowed a gentle red when heated and retained their temperature for a long time. The banner above the rocks read: Experience » Read More
Biography: a system in which the contradictions of a human life are unified. Jose Ortega Y Gasset, Spanish Philosopher Leaders are constantly watched by their followers, to see how they respond and interact. Especially when it comes to making decisions, dealing with a crisis, or navigating challenging relationships. We want to learn from their experience, » Read More
The psychology of leadership simply fascinates me, and no more so than when leaders have a positive influence on their team. You may not class yourself as a leader, but you are a leader, whether you’re leading a team, a family or even yourself. In your role, as a leader, the energy you emit is » Read More
If you’re familiar with LeadChange Group, then you’re familiar with the name Mike Henry. Mike is more than just the founder of LeadChange Group; for nearly everyone he encounters, Mike becomes a blend of confidant, encourager, sage, & friend. His vision for Character-based Leadership has ignited that same passion in hundreds of other leaders, and » Read More
I’d read about Philippe Petit some years ago, and while being amazed at his death defying tightrope walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre in New York City, I was either was too young, too busy, in the wrong country or too focussed on other things to truly absorb his story. That » Read More
Imagine: What it would be like to grow up in a family that is always behind on their bills. To live in a home that could be featured on the television program HOARDERS. To have your home burn to the ground and lose everything when you were in grade-school. Then live in a home without » Read More
