Archive for the 'Cause' Category

Dr. Mercola’s 8 Tips for an Effective Life

Monday, March 23rd, 2009

Dr. Joseph Mercola publishes one of the largest circulation newsletters in the world. It is dedicated to wellness and always contains useful tips. He ranges across education, technology, healthcare and medical insights. Here is one of his most recent articles that I wanted to share with you, in which he writes about 8 skills we [...]

Why it’s so Hard to Change

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

As we enter a New Year, we are filled with optimism – and also the awareness that achieving those hopes will be difficult for each of us because we will naturally resist change. Here is a story that reminds us to remain focused and conscious as we pursue growth, change and our dreams in 2009. [...]

The Leader as a Dealer in Hope

Thursday, July 10th, 2008

Napoleon Bonaparte said that “A leader is a dealer in hope”. Yet our prevailing model of leadership is one based on fear: Buy my cosmetics or you will be ugly. Buy my drug or you will get sick. Pass this exam or I will fail you. Do as I say or I will fire you. [...]

The Quality of Decision Making

Wednesday, May 28th, 2008

Rushworth Kidder, whose thoughts and writings are always insightful, has recently completed a small pilot survey of members of the Institute for Global Ethics, of which he is the executive Director. The question: What is the most threatening global issue facing humanity today? Is it terrorism, violence against women, CO2 emissions, governmental corruption, mass migration, [...]

A Unique Opportunity

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Every now and then, a unique opportunity occurs and I want to tell you about one. There is a very special place, unlike any other in North America called Hollyhock. It is a not-for-profit retreat center located on Cortes, a small island off the west coast of British Columbia. The minute you step off the [...]