One aspect of living well that I have learned from indigenous cultures is that they highly regard humor. Being playful and childlike and not taking oneself too seriously are virtues that help people get through conflicts and challenging situations. As we grow up, we too often lose touch with the…

Integrity seems to be on diminishing display in many areas of life these days, with increased polarization in societies worldwide. That reminds me of President Dwight Eisenhower’s claim that integrity is the supreme quality of leadership. As conscious leaders practicing conscious leadership, we want to showcase that supreme quality and…

After living in the United States for twenty-six years, the American Thanksgiving holiday has become a part of what I always look forward to. Held on the fourth Thursday of November every year, it’s a time for family and friends to come together and enjoy the bounty of the autumn…

The world needs a mindset upgrade when thinking of the dynamic of Power — Power in leadership, certainly, as well as in our own relationship with Power as individuals and in our societies overall. Don’t you agree? If we look at the business world in general, the predominant leadership style…

CALLING FOR A MINDSET SHIFT AROUND THE CONCEPT OF “RETIREMENT.” ELEVATE YOUR THINKING I want to outlaw the word ‘retirement’ from the vocabulary. Basta! And from your mind. Why? Because the word commonly brands you as OLD, a senior citizen, it indicates that end-of-life is nearing. It classifies you as an undesired or unworthy active, creative, or productive contributor to life. Who wants…

WHAT’S THE MOST POWERFUL VEHICLE FOR AMBITIOUS SOCIAL CHANGE? Change Is Urgent Incited by these days of global upheaval and transformation, so many of us feel the urgency to embrace change in all areas of life. Our organizational culture and business models must do the same. The present times call for new ways…

“Life is difficult.” Do you recognize American psychiatrist and best-selling author M. Scott Peck’s famous opening line from his classic, “The Road Less Traveled”? The reality of this statement hit home for too many people during COVID-19 time. …

Are you aware of the significant shift we are moving through as humanity, from the old to the new paradigm? I’m talking about, the shift between the mechanistic paradigm of command and control in leadership, linear processes, and archaic rules and regulations that have long outgrown humanity’s needs. Soulless focuses…

What Do You Do When You Leave The Old But You Are Not Sure Where Or What The New Is? Like most of us, you dream of doing great things — being an exceptional leader, a prolific creator, a perfect partner, and unleashing your full potential. You want to be an inspiration, making impactful contributions to your family, community, profession, and the world through your legacy. But we are caught…