Note to the reader: This is the first of three articles about intelligence, in the fullest sense. What is intelligence? Is it fixed, or can it be improved? In this article, we introduce the topic by asking the question: what would it mean to be fully human?Being Fully HumanWe admire tigers and wolves and falcons and […]
Mentoring in Times of Organizational ChangeTapped for an executive appointment? Job gone? Applying for your second-third role? Applying for a new role, new department Declined for a role? Been promoted overseas?…..The list goes on! As we consider these crucial career moments it is almost guaranteed that if you have experienced any of these, you will think […]
Been There, Doing It, Willing to Share! A mentor is a person who provides ethical advice during the learning adventure of the mentee (protégé, associate, partner, etc) through the questions the mentee asks. The mentor speaks the truth of lived experience when the mentee is most unlikely ready to listen. They share their learning experience in a friendly […]
Tree Stories 5119 encourages you to share a tree stories holiday gift you purchase – you make – you link – to a tree. And add a note why this tree connection is important for the holiday and 2020. A holiday gift this year – give something linked to a tree:A book – you wrote?A […]
Tree Stories 4619 focuses on your decision to become a natural educator of your grandchildren (and family & friends) through the delivery of extraordinary nature-based experiences in 2020 … It’s important you make the decision with a heartfelt yes – a mindful yes – and body yes … Let your heart – emotions guide youLet your […]
Chris Thomson’s three-part series on Intelligent Simplicity Herein is #3 of 3: Being Natural #1 of 3 Link – Better or Worse #2 of 3 Link – Less is Better Note to the reader: This is the third in a three-part series on intelligent simplicity. In this part, I share insights and stories, and offer To Do lists […]
Chris Thomson’s three-part series on Intelligent Simplicity Herein is #2 of 3: Less Is Better #1 of 3 Link Note to the reader: This is the second in a three-part series on intelligent simplicity. In this part, I share insights and stories, and offer To Do lists about Less Is Better! Part Two: Less Is Better We sometimes hear […]
Mentoring Wisdom is about 4 mentors who helped shape my practice of mentoring and competence as a mentor. They each gave me the gift of mentoring through the presence of mentorship. Mentoring Wisdom of Four Mentors and the Actions I Took (Words Really Matter) Life decisions are made from the choices available. To have appropriate choices requires […]
Tree Stories Appreciation emphasizes the need to reframe conversations with children about nature, trees, and the ecosystems. It’s easy to slip into conversations about the problems facing humanity (people and persons) and the environment (nature – trees – ecosystems) … However, there are many appreciative aspects of humanity and environment to share as well. And, sometimes sharing the […]
Facilitating wellness conversations is supporting your wellthy decision making by identifying and dealing with what hinders and helps you about your health and wellness … and then, committing to doing more of what helps while rectifying what hinders. Each day you dynamically balance what hinders and helps you evolve your legacy, life, and leadership. Facilitating conversations about health […]