The holiday season is laden with words like, happy, merry, wonderful, and on and on. I was thinking about the word JOY and how it manifests in our lives. What does it mean when someone brings you joy? How does it feel to be joyous? Joy is often a bit of a surprise. You can’t.. read more →
You know the songs;” it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” and you feel that warm, fun feeling spread through your body, even though it is a rainy day in December. Or maybe “Frosty the Snowman” runs through your mind and you hear the laughter and rustle of opening those special gifts on Christmas.. read more →
This is the 40th anniversary of “Free to Be You and Me”, an amazing group of songs to help children see the possibilities of life without gender restrictions and fear. They are as fresh and real today as ever. The songs are about self-empowerment, being understanding and loving. Every child, in every culture could benefit.. read more →
Here is a response to a blog I wrote, “Barbie Lives!”, about Barbie dolls and little girls. This is from one of our CEO consultants, Jocelyn Bines, who recently moved to Los Angeles where she will be spearheading GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND programs. I love her perspective about that bit of plastic and blond synthetic hair... read more →
This is a country founded on freedom of speech. Often it seems to go too far in disrespect, even wanting to destroy the credibility of others (just watch the Presidential campaign)! However, the peaceful protest at the Rose Parade brings in a dimension that has excellent possibilities for healthy change in our society. I’d love.. read more →
Want to add something new for this special time of the year? In research about creativity and even prosperity many scientists believe that doing something unexpected can open new doors of thinking. Okay, it’s worth a shot. Last minute shopping? Running from here to there with your stress meter at the boiling.. read more →
Research from IBM indicates that being creative is THE most important aspect for today’s leaders. Think about how you are using creativity in your life and helping your employees find their creative edge. In fact, that is the name of one of our popular programs “The Creative Edge” and we also, like.. read more →
Some thoughts for VALENTINE’S DAY……..The whole world is striving for wholeness, just watch the uprising in Egypt and how a basically non-violent gathering of huge numbers of people toppled a corrupt regime. Liberation square was filled with dancing and love. Think about the number of men and women who stood vigil around the hospital where.. read more →
The following article highlights an important aspect of work, self-care. In most high pressure organizations it is a status symbol to discuss how little sleep one has gotten. Now, what is being validated is that the effects of stress, sleeplessness, poor nutrition absolutely do impact our capacity for creativity and effective work. Self-caring is not.. read more →
Mikayla was a tiny, darting arrow of a kid. She was bright, curious and always asked a ton of “yes, but why” questions. Today, she is a tiny, darting arrow of a woman. Still bright and curious and always pushing the edges of what is possible, what we are to believe, to accept as the.. read more →
