When I first heard about choosing a word of the year, the process reminded me of the work I was doing in strategic planning. Strategic thinking and planning, by design, should bring to the forefront what is most important. Identifying values, articulating your purpose or mission, and looking forward [...]
What is your potential, your good news? We are all unique with gifts to share with ourselves, our families, our colleagues, and the world. Be kind. Be brave. Be you. Take time today to look for the good news that only you can bring to us. We are waiting. [...]
As a child I loved dot-to-dot games. Seeing the image revealed by connecting the dots held a magic that I cannot explain. I’ve consistently used the metaphor of connecting the dots to learn, to understand, to see with new eyes. Connecting the dots in life... Our families, schools, business, [...]
Constant change . . . There is something about rain and storms that is both frightening and cleansing. Life is like that. We need those moments of thrashing about and struggle to understand ourselves and the world around us. Then there is the other side - the washing away of [...]
I’ve spent a great deal of time lately thinking about creativity, innovation, and the role of art in the workplace. We focus on the strategies, the outcomes, the output of our work. These are all important, but how do we become creative? Where does innovation fit into our work on [...]
