The Practice Before the Pressure
“In today’s turbulent world, you must establish rituals that nourish and resource you so you can be fully present with whatever comes your way in life.” This spring, as I watched my son Alec graduate from Loyola Marymount University, I was delightfully surprised to hear Academy Award-winning filmmaker and GRAMMY Award-winning artist Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson […]
Leadership: A Walk in the Park After All?
The scene is familiar to most leaders: urgent tasks, effective outcomes a must, a looming deadline, and a never-ending list of things that must be done. At times like these, accomplishing what’s required is possible, but there may be a cost. The cost of solely focusing on a to-do list is losing sight of the […]
Rewiring Success: The Gratitude-Abundance Connection
“Gratitude and appreciation are the key virtues for a better life. They are the spell that is cast to dissolve hatred, hurt, and sadness, the medicine which heals subjective states of mind, restoring self-respect, confidence, and security.” – Gurudeva When this quote landed in my inbox, it resonated deeply with my personal experience and a […]
Ripples of Change: How Ritual Sculpts Your Leadership
As leaders, we have the remarkable ability to envision the future we desire. However, through the transformative power of ritual, we can truly become the leaders we aspire to be. Let me share a personal story that illustrates this principle and its application to think about change and how ritual sculpts your leadership. A Lesson […]
Olympic Leadership Lessons: Let’s Dive In!
The year was 1972, and Olympic Leadership was far from my mind. I was a wide-eyed seven-year-old living in sunny Southern California, where pools were as common as palm trees. The Summer Olympics were in full swing, and one name was on everyone’s lips: Mark Spitz. Igniting the Spark I remember sitting transfixed before our […]
Just Start … Walking the Path of Conscious Leadership
True Confession: I am a big fan and regular listener of the Rich Roll Podcast. In fact, I attended a live version of his podcast, where Rich read a letter from me as his opening to the event. That was a magical moment for my son and me. The link is at the bottom. As […]