The individual, transformed, will perceive new meaning to his life, to events, to numbers, to interactions between people. ~ Dr. W. Edwards Deming The global realities we’ve faced in the past few years have led us to a feeling of disillusionment. But most of us face the breakdown of previous beliefs many times throughout our […]

Replace the Tires and Learn New Songs to Play Guest Post by Marie Cini I’ve lately been pondering the word “retire.” I have retired friends. I have some friends who say they will never retire. My parents retired. People ask me when I will retire. I seriously have no way to answer that because I […]

“Everything that happens to you is your teacher. The secret is to learn to sit at the feet of your own life and be taught by it.” ~ Polly B. Berends It seems like everything is awry and nothing, absolutely nothing, is controllable. We’re in a state of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity). So, […]

These VUCA times have pushed us into the unknown. The wave of resignations due to the Covid pandemic—beginning with parents and continuing with people unwilling to go back into the office—have put everything in flux. We’re collectively seeking to follow our passions, which are becoming more important than money, or any other perk a job […]

We’ve all heard the saying “good things come to those who wait.” It’s hard to believe this to be true when it seems that the world may be on the verge of collapse.  But look at the last two decades: the events of 9/11, then the Great Recession, followed now by the Covid pandemic. We […]

We’re in a time of flux. Uncertainty of the future is not only felt on an individual level, but also as a collective. The Covid pandemic has sparked a paradigm shift across all generations. We’re seeking more balance, harmony, and community.  It may seem as though there are no rules of the road anymore. But […]

It’s easy to get lost in the wilderness if you don’t have a map and a compass to guide you. The same philosophy applies to your life and career goals. You need to take a step back to recalibrate and see if you’re still heading in the right direction. Long term success is dependent on […]

Just as in adolescence, most of us are teetering between “in control” and “out of control.” Each what if? requires a multitude of compromises and leads to more complicated scenarios without obvious answers. Like a childhood ride, around and around we go. It’s dizzying. There are lots of questions and too many choices. And so […]

There is a constant sense of uncertainty in the air and angst is our constant companion. It feels like we have been frozen in the midst of never-ending transition. Way too often these days, I’m asked, “What gives?” My unequivocal response is, VUCA times have arrived! (VUCA – volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity.) So hold […]

Do you want to transition out of a job that pays the mortgage but leaves your soul bankrupt? Are you asking yourself, should you stay or should you go, in light of troubling times? Want to re-design your life so you have greater positive impact on your family, colleagues, and community?  Are you a leader […]