Jul 30, 2017 | Uncategorized
It’s a question as old as human civilization: are we inherently self-interested agents fighting for power and resources in the jungle of existence? Or, do we possess a deeper capacity for good—and an ability to act altruistically on behalf of others and society as a...
Jul 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
If you’re like me these days, you’ve been inspired by Brene Brown’s “Anatomy of Trust” talk on Oprah’s Super Soul series. In it, she uses the acronym BRAVING to define the different qualities that must be present for someone to really deeply trust: Boundaries,...
May 15, 2017 | Uncategorized, Work
I’m used to working with people who operate like this… But, there’ve been times in my life when I’ve been with or worked with someone who is operating more like this… Or, more rarely, like...
Apr 27, 2017 | Finding Safety amidst..., Life, Uncategorized
There is nothing inherently wrong with having money—a beautiful house, a great job, or plenty of food on the table—and there is nothing wrong with having power. The question is, where does the impulse come from? Who’s in control? Do you have your reptile? ...
Apr 27, 2017 | Finding Safety amidst..., Uncategorized
Someone who is scrambling for safety is focused on himself or herself and perhaps their immediate wards. They cannot be aware of anyone else. They have “gone reptile.” We’re wired that way. Our vision narrows when we get scared. We focus on getting more of what we...
Apr 27, 2017 | Finding Safety amidst..., Uncategorized
Safety has style. We have different ways we show up when we’re scared. Sometimes we’re angry, sometimes we leave. Other times we may freeze or do all we can to make someone else feel ok, which then makes us feel ok. We’re clever – and...
