Nov 24, 2013 | How People Work
We all wear masks from time to time: in our words, our habits, and our practices. We have an arsenal of crutches and shortcuts that slowly but surely hide who we are. They are things that prop us up and help us hide. We hide from our feelings and our desires. We hide...
Sep 24, 2013 | How People Work
When is the best time to make change? The shifting seasons are a perfect time to reflect on your year, create new intentions, and let go of past problems. It’s time to start clean, and embrace the next phase of growth.
Sep 9, 2013 | Communication, How People Work, Professional Development, Writing Practice
“If you don’t ask, the answer is already no.” What does it take to ask for what you want—and then get it? There seems to be a magical art behind creating a great ask, and we all know stories of people who seem to get exactly what they want whenever they...
May 9, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Communication, Decision Making, How People Work, Motivation
Where does your mind go when you daydream? That big dream, that thing in your mind–the really big one. Yes, that one. What’s your big, scary, hairy, crazy, totally unrealistic dream? The one you wish for fervently and find yourself thinking about on and...
Apr 21, 2013 | Big Life Questions, How People Work, Life, Stories
Bravery. Bravery is showing up. Bravery is saying what you believe in. Out loud. To the people who need to hear it. Even if that person is you. It’s having honest communication with your self, your teams, your communities. Bravery is saying no when you know you...
Apr 7, 2013 | Big Life Questions, Health and Wellness, How People Work
A few weeks ago, I was teaching some of Spring’s early-season open water courses down at Aquatic Park near Ghirardelli Square in San Francisco. A group of new swimmers stood, shivering, outside of the water while the coaches and I explained the process of...
