Sep 23Member-onlyCompassionate Leadership: A Simple Guide for EveryoneCompassionate leadership has a magical ability to transform our workplaces into spaces where people can thrive and be their best selves. But what exactly does it mean? Simply put, it’s about leading with kindness and creating a work environment where everyone feels valued and supported. Understanding Compassion in Leadership Compassionate…6 min read6 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·Sep 20Member-onlyHow More Kindness in Life and Work Pays OffBeing kind is often dismissed as a weakness. We live in a competitive environment that emphasizes winning at any cost. Nastiness and success seem to go together; this is borne out by the popularity of caustic commentators, narcissistic heroes and public put-downs, particularly on social media. …18 min read18 min read
Sep 19Member-onlyHow Ordinary People Can Do Bad ThingsIt seems like a daily occurrence that we read, hear about or see instances of people intentionally hurting others through their words or violent actions. Mainstream and social media provide us in graphic detail instances of gun shootings, physical abuse, sexual abuse, persecution, racism, and political verbal and physical attacks. …11 min read11 min read
Sep 18Member-onlyThe Power of Taking A Break: My Sabbatical JourneySix months ago, I hit the pause button on my work life, professional and personal engagements, and even social media. Why? I was feeling drained and realized I had little time left for myself and my loved ones. …3 min read3 min read
Apr 2Why We Seem to Prefer Bad News Over Good NewsNot a day goes by, or even an hour, in which we are inundated with negative news stories, whether it’s another school shooting, a new depressing climate change report or political conflict and violence. But what struck me was the balance in the news coverage. While there were positive stories…Bad News19 min readBad News19 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·Apr 2We Show Altruism, and Moral Code at a Very Young Age — ResearchIndividuals fight injustices with their life, donate their time and resources to those in need, or simply do tiny acts of kindness that make the lives of those around them better all around the world. The question is were we born to be altruistic or did we learn it? …Altruism10 min readAltruism10 min read
Mar 27Why Personality, Intelligence and Hard Work are Not a Recipe for SuccessThe American dream is founded on the belief that anyone, regardless of social or economic status, can become successful, given intelligence, a good personality, hard work and perseverance. This belief has permeated American culture since its founding, and persists until today, despite evidence that it is more a myth than…Success16 min readSuccess16 min read
Mar 26The Downfall of Leaders: How Unethical and Amoral Behavior Leads to FailureLeaders are responsible for setting goals, making decisions, and ensuring the success of their teams. However, leaders can fail, and their downfall can have significant consequences for both themselves and their organizations. One of the most common reasons for leadership failure is unethical and amoral behavior. Leaders play a crucial…Unethical Leaders6 min readUnethical Leaders6 min read
Published inAge of Awareness·Mar 22Mindful Leadership: How Cultivating Mindfulness Can Benefit Organizations and SocietyMindfulness practices have moved into the workplace and become a key leadership and organizational development strategy. Mindfulness has developed through thousands of years of cultural evolution as an antidote to the natural habits of our hearts and minds that make life difficult. …Mindfulness12 min readMindfulness12 min read
Mar 19Remembering an Unjust WarHow will we remember the Iraq War? First to make a declaration. I am a pacifist and against all wars. It’s an illusion to view them in terms of winners and losers. Everyone loses, particularly the civilians. I have had personal experience with war, as my family were prisoners of…Iraq War20 min readIraq War20 min read
