Grit, Gratitude & Gretchen
Wednesday 01.11.17
When I was a kid it often felt like my sister Gretchen cramped my style, always copying me and getting in my space. Today it’s a different story. She’s a heart-friend who enriches my life in every conversation, as the following story relates. (more…)
Joy 1st; Product 2nd: The Secrets of a Greek Gelato Maker
Sunday 01.10.17
Recently I was in Santorini and got a great “taste” of the power of Leading Naturally, by trusting our heart’s desires. On this particular evening, I was feeling extra stuffed--full of good food. Being a values-aligned partner on an adventure means empowering Mikey to do his part (planning, arranging outings, etc.) while I do mine (not taking over, or micromanaging, etc.). As you may guess, this is not always my first nature: sometimes I want to be in charge, especially when the plan is desert and I’m already stuffed to the gills. But I’m slowly learning that honoring his ownership of a plan and receiving well is a big part of celebrating his joy of
Leading to Leverage: Getting the Best of People & Technology
Friday 01.09.17
One of those intriguing I’ve-never-met-but-hope-to-have-dinner-with people is E. O. Wilson. He’s a renowned biologist and naturalist whose expertise is in the micro—ants, specifically—and whose theories apply to the macro—human nature, the world around, and even how to run a healthy business ecosystem. Let me share with you one of my favorite Wilson quotes:
“The real problem of humanity is the following: we have Paleolithic emotions; medieval institutions; and god-like technology. It is terrifically dangerous, and it is now approaching a point of crisis overall.”
Woah. Let’s set aside for a moment the threat to our world and expl