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Living in the End Times – Slavoj Zizek

This wasn’t an easy read for me but it was very thought provoking. The author explores “the four horsemen” of what he sees as the terminal crisis of capitalism. Incredibly thought provoking. Like I said, not an easy read but I’m glad I read it. Talk about perspective!

The untethered Soul – Michael A. Singer

Deepak Chopra says “Read this book carefully and you will get more than a glimpse of eternity.” For those who enjoy self exploration, this is a must read.

Management of the Absurd – Richard Farson

Great, easy, stimulating read. Richard Farson explores a contrarian philosophy to Leadership. “He challenges today’s leaders to look past the quick fix and deal thoughtfully with the real complexities of Managing people”. He explores that in life, and in business, human behaviro is often irrational and that easy rational answers and solutions don’t always work

Doing your best is good enough

There was a man who wanted to transcend his suffering so he went to a Buddhist temple to find a Master to help him.  He went to the Master and asked “Master, if I meditate for four hours a day, how long will it take for me to transcend?” The Master looked at him and

Kindergarten

When I speak to Executives about the importance of empathy in business, one of the ways I talk about that is to say that the same skills that we need to teach our children to stand up in the kindergarten playground with courage to bullying, are the skills that great leaders need to assure we

Managing through storms…with empathy

There are times when it seems that all the management experience we have seems to be tested to the limit. When total chaos reigns and the things we know to do, the things we do instinctively through years of experience seem to be nowhere near enough. And yet, at those very moments, true leaders shine.

The Artist’s Tao – XIX Doubt

From The Artist’s Tao by Sean Starr XIX Doubt “Silence your doubts. This is the largest obstacle in finding your artistic voice. Learn to ignore it like the sound of a neighbor’s dog barking. You cannot be your own critic”   Once you have made the decision, once you have set the course, it is

Reminiscing on Broken Neck Day

Nine years ago today, I had my operation after I broke my neck jumping cliffs while skiing in Squaw Valley. I was unbelievably lucky and have counted my blessings every day that I survived that accident and was able to continue living a productive, healthy life. About two years ago, when I started having complications

Guest Blog – Krupa Patel, age 21 social entrepreneur

I am a social activist & entrepreneur dedicated to stimulating innovation geared for positive social change. I continuously strive towards self-improvement and am dedicated to mobilizing others to realize & fulfill their potential so to heighten their contribution to the world. I initially became interested in the alleviation of poverty from first hand exposure to