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How do we work through transitions?
- Category: Living Well, Making better decisions, Mindset, Overcome Obstacles, Uncategorized
At the Modern Elder Academy in Santa Fe last weekend, we discussed transitions at length. It was as if we took a jewel and turned it around to examine all...
Modern Elder
On my way to a retreat at the Modern Elder Academy, I wonder what is a modern elder? As opposed to what? An old school elder? An old hipster? A...
National Debt
- Category: The Economy, Uncategorized
This week the US debt pushed past $40 trillion. Why does national debt matter to us as individuals? Are we supposed to pay for that? Where is the money going?...
Creating a safe crucible
A crucible by my definition is a large cup made from neutral substances that can be heated to high temperatures without changing its nature or contaminating the metal that is...
Envisioning LA 2028
- Category: Living Well
With the LA Olympics occurring 2 years from now, tickets will be available for purchase again next week. I was notified that I will finally have a 30 minute time...
Ephemeral?
- Category: IT, Leadership, Uncategorized
Chasing the latest and greatest AI tools feels like children chasing bubbles at the park. The bubbles are big, small, lovely, and floating past. They pop so quickly. Time to...
Builder, connector, community activist
- Category: Leadership, Living Well, Mindset, Uncategorized
Last night I attended the Cope Award dinner for my dear friend Beth Adkisson in Newport Beach, CA. I knew Vistage Chairs from all over the US who were close...
Creating connections
- Category: Communication, Uncategorized
Fútbol (soccer) is not a deep tradition in the U.S. So hosting the FIFA 2026 World Cup has been enthralling for many Americans who never really watched it the way...
Working on the business
- Category: Strategic Planning, Uncategorized
Vistage Members know that business leaders excel when they work on the business not in the business. So, what IS their business? Can the leaders and everyone else who works...
Stacking little habits
- Category: Overcome Obstacles, Personal Development, Uncategorized
This morning, my sleep score was so high I thought I should throw a mini party! 86. High 5’s all around! I’ve been wearing my apple watch to bed for...
Being seen
- Category: Living Well, Personal Development, Uncategorized
The blue heron on the creek bank in Boulder, CO, was in the shadows. He was not exactly hiding, he was positioned to get what he needed – a fish....
The long road up
- Category: Living Well, Personal Development, Uncategorized
Sometimes I ask myself why I decide to take these steep hikes. I could be sitting with my feet in the stream. Or, reading a book. Yet, I wake up...
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