Current Affairs
Perspective on Bad Times
When people ask me about my work history, I talk about my first job out of school, in 1983, working in a nuclear power plant. I talk about the experience of working in a heavily unionized, male-dominated environment, and walking to my office in the middle of the plant with a hardhat and steel-toed shoes…
Read MoreIran and Social Media
The power of technology to create a groundswell was shown in Iran this last week. People all over the world are seeing and hearing and reading what's going on with the protests over the recent elections and the response by the theocratic government. One voice can start a community. Communities create stunning results. It's even…
Read MoreCreaky Joints
One of the joys of this work is connecting with spirited individuals–people who are actively working on a cause that helps others and loving every minute of it. Next month, I'm giving a talk at the Juvenile Arthritis (JA) 2009 National Conference. The title of my talk is "Finding Your Voice." My goal is to…
Read MoreAbundance During a Recession
I've never felt abundance like I have during this recession. It's a paradox. As my monthly income has dropped to its lowest level in years, and the sales cycle is longer than I ever imagined, I'm experiencing abundance. Photo by *sean. Abundance looks like this: Getting a gift certificate in the mail for a 30-minute…
Read MoreWisdom from Three Cups of Tea Author
I posted on my other blog about a talk that Greg Mortenson, author of the book, Three Cups of Tea, gave in Denver this month. It had a profound impact on me. I wanted to share a few quotes by Mortenson, who has spent over a decade working on the ground in Pakistan and Afghanistan…
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