“I’m turning pain into purpose”—those are the words that Leon Ford shared earlier this week in a session with Dina Kaplan, founder of The Path. There were about 100 people on the virtual zoom gathering. Each of us was processing our own pain as we listened intently to … [Read more...]
My Break Up with Social Media: How to Disconnect to Connect More at Work and in the World
I feel less anxious. I press more lightly on my Sharpie. I meditate more—sometimes even for twenty minutes instead of the usual ten. I laugh more at the little things. I have started daydreaming about the big things. I read more. (I highly … [Read more...]
Snowshoeing into 2020 Like…
We had skied for three days in some very cold weather (10 degrees Fahrenheit), on some very steep terrain (the best day was 20,000 vertical feet), at Park City Mountain. So, a few of us, in our holiday family pack of seven this year, looked forward to a different, more relaxed … [Read more...]
Mindful Learning On Your Summer Vacation
Learning to learn is a skill. To master any skill, we have to intentionally find ways to practice that skill. I have always believed that work is one of the best places to learn. Work is our learning lab, and our daily lessons are the curriculum. Yet, while work is rich with … [Read more...]
A Learning State of Mind
“New York is like poetry — it compresses all life, all races and breeds into a small island and adds music.” –EB White When I was in New York City recently attending meetings, I found myself reminiscing about living in the city in my twenties. The thought suddenly hit me that … [Read more...]