Wisdom As Teacher

Wisdom As Teacher

Wisdom is a process, not an event. Wisdom is generated through conscious and intentional practice. Furthermore, it’s strengthened by a healthy curiosity. In this week’s podcast episode I talk about the diligence and consistency demonstrated by my maternal...
Optimism: Your Special Sauce

Optimism: Your Special Sauce

Optimism starts and ends with how you think about or process what’s happening to you. Think you’re in danger – you feel anxiety. Think you’re being treated unfairly — you feel anger, sadness or despair. Choose to be optimistic &...
Answers Won’t Move the Needle

Answers Won’t Move the Needle

Arriving at the answer feels good. That said, it’s not in the answers that you discover where you want to be. Instead, consider a practice of inquiry that values reflection and insights that open up doors and windows of thought and possibility. This week’s...
Empathy: the Capacity to Connect

Empathy: the Capacity to Connect

Empathy, when warranted, is a powerful skill worth practicing. Actually, I’m toying with the idea that empathy may be a discipline more than a skill. Clearly, empathy expands your perspective opening lines of communication that support your growth and personal...
Change – The Approach & the Reaction

Change – The Approach & the Reaction

“When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”   – Max Planck Emotion may be the catalyst for change BUT if you FAIL to be aware of the potential change-back-reaction and respond effectively, you’ll be in constant...