We have all heard the folk song with its famous first verse ... This land is your land This land is my land From California to the New York island; From the red wood forest to the Gulf Stream waters This land was made for you and Me. Woody Guthrie wrote this song in 1940... Continue Reading →
My Eyes, Your Arms
On a recent cross-country flight I turned on the available video screen ready to watch sitcoms and other filler for the next five hours. I must have packed away my motivation to read, write or do anything of consequence. As I searched the available channels, I surprised myself by selecting the GoPro Channel that ran... Continue Reading →
Opposable Thumbs
Phone in hand and thumbs on keyboard. No, not texting, blogging. I am experimenting with a new blog writing workflow. With a longer commute and more hours at office, my old writing schedule no longer works. I write infrequently and post even less so. Need to write. Solve the problem Michael. The answer is to... Continue Reading →
Remember When Fear Cramps Your Heart
On this Father's Day, early before the family awakes, I follow my Sunday ritual of coffee and reading. My week is too loud and decision filled. I welcome Sunday morning as my quiet time to walk outside with a favorite book. This morning I am in search of inspiration and meaning thinking about Father's Day. My... Continue Reading →
My World, Renewed
My life is movement, constant movement. I do not heed the growing whisper inside, "Slow down, accept stillness". My movement is our movement and indeed, I focus my blog writing on how we move forward together, in our organizations and in life. We move together and build our capacity to create, connect and contribute. I write of... Continue Reading →
Life is Beautiful
The contrast is overwhelming. I sit on a farmhouse porch, deep in the vineyards and miles from city lights, noise and threat. I am at peace, enjoying a long-planned weekend with wife and friends. A weekend of terrific wine and food to match the great company I keep. Yet I am restless. Thoughts of Paris stay... Continue Reading →