Tucked away in our subconscious minds is an idyllic vision in which we see ourselves on a long journey that spans an entire continent. We’re traveling by train and, from the windows, we drink in the passing scenes of cars on nearby highways, of children waving at crossings, of cattle grazing in distant pastures, of ... Read more
“Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself.” — Leo Tolstoy Almost everyone has an opinion on what’s wrong with the world, yet few act to create change. What can we do in the midst of this chaos and confusion? We can change ourselves and change our hearts. In this ... Read more
Oprah is joined by New York Times best-selling author and University of Houston graduate professor Dr. Brené Brown, as they delve into the power of vulnerability. In front of a live studio audience, Dr. Brown shares the four myths of vulnerability, explains why vulnerability means being truthful to who we are and offers examples of ... Read more
Gitanjali 35 by Rabindranath Tagore WHERE THE mind is without fear and the head is held high; Where knowledge is free; Where the world has not been broken up into fragments by narrow domestic walls; Where words come out from the depth of truth; Where tireless striving stretches its arms towards perfection; Where the clear ... Read more
Between COVID-19 and the ongoing racial unrest in the US, the business community has been pressed into moral leadership. This is worthy of examination. The brutal murder of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers now finds businesses signing on wholesale to social justice. But what does that mean? Will businesses put health-related ... Read more
The journey can take us in unexpected directions. Sometimes the greatest moments come when we have no destination. Life, after all, is about the journey. Not all who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien
What is revealed when we stay conscious in the midst of great upheaval? When we are willing to inquire with an open mind, we can move beyond simply coping with disaster and discover a life-changing truth untouched by any loss. Recorded in March of 2011 following a devastating earthquake and tsunami in Japan, this monologue is relevant ... Read more
A People’s History of Climate Adaptation: Women + LGBT + People of Color Adapt to Climate Change Episode 75 of America Adapts. The host, Doug Parsons joins the Freedom to Breathe bus tour on location in New Orleans. During his visit, he attends a town hall on women and minority groups talking about climate resilience, ... Read more
“Without using your thoughts, associations, perceptions, emotions or memories… who are you?” There are so many labels, identities, cultures, religions, and even political affiliations that we can adopt to divide us. But our connection is so simple and greater than all these. Prince Ea presents his take on who we really are and our core ... Read more
This post explores the idea of leadership intelligence, or the areas of focus specific to developing leaders. While many skills have been said to cultivate proficiency in leadership, most of those actually only cultivate proficiency in management. As we increase awareness, we face what we do not know, which can be unsettling, and cause anxiety. ... Read more