A View of the Sky
Yesterday was the 15th anniversary of 9/11. As I read about the event at the site of the towers, I could see that the designers of the new site have …
Sometimes a Bicycle Ride is more than a Bicycle Ride
29 years ago, I started my company. I had been a leader of a large unit within a very large organization, so I had many skills in visioning and running …
Practice is No Small Change
I used to say that I have done Pilates for the last 18 years. But now all I can say is that I’ve practiced Pilates for 18 years. I had …
Catie is Gone – Reflections on a Friendship
On Friday, Catie and I talked about the project we would begin when she returned from her conference in Jamaica. On Saturday, I got a call from a mutual friend …
Story Seeds, Determination & Resilience
I grew up on a truck farm and developed a deep appreciation for all the plants of our earth that quietly sustain us. As a farmer, you try to help …
Sometimes It’s Worth the Wait
Nothing is more constant today than frequent and fast change. If you struggle or freeze when the unexpected occurs, feel obsolete, or become flummoxed when you meet ambiguity, this book …
Unexpected Lessons from Viruses or Lessons about Virtual Learning
Because of today’s crisis, schools and universities who are not virtual are now moving to virtual, online instruction. Making the transition to teaching beyond the classroom takes a bit of …
The Hidden Fatigue of Virtual Meetings
Today, Tuesday, I will spend a minimum of 3 hours on back-to-back Zoom calls. A week ago, Tuesday, I spent 6 hours on Zoom meetings. I won’t bore you with …
Headlines, Subject lines and Titles that Say Nothing Are Wrecking My Productivity
I’m tired of headlines and subject lines that are designed only to ‘attract’ my attention regardless of how consistent with the message they may be or not. When I see …
Why do we fear the pivot when we do them all the time?
Have you ever watched a friend reinvent themselves right in front of you? Were you impressed? I know that I am always impressed when someone consciously moves from one place, …