Last weekend I listened to two moving podcasts: a conversation between Jane Goodall and Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson on Jane Goodall's Hopecast, and a conversation between Joanna Macy and Krista Tippett on On Being. People who make a difference with their work every day. Feel the Love and the Grief At the beginning of their … Continue reading Want to Make a Difference? Look at What You Love and at What You Grieve
If the cumulative effect of the last 6+ years has broken your idealist heart, this is for you (and for me too). It's time to turn our idealism into practical idealism. We have visions for positive change: to heal individuals, groups, societies, and the planet. It's good to have a vision. Vision motivates us. People … Continue reading Broken-hearted idealists: Time to turn our idealism into practical idealism
I've been having a lot of conversations recently with midlife women about their Big Vision for their work in the world. As the newest "sandwich" generation, we are stretched between caring for elderly parents and children, the demands of career and home, and the need for money and the meaning. Some trends I noticed during … Continue reading 5 Tips for Midlife Women at Work
Productivity tools, systems, and methods have become a huge moneymaking industry. Getting as much done as possible and "hacking" the limits of your 24-hour day is now a symbol of a "successful" person. Over the past almost 25 years, my work with Big Visionaries has involved helping them bring their visions down to earth. Setting … Continue reading Redefine What Productivity Means to You
In a previous post, we talked about why you need a Big Vision now. Let's look at why you need to test your idea for your Big Vision. You've got an idea you're excited about. It's a dream that keeps nudging at you to be explored. Now what? It's time to test it out. When … Continue reading Why You Need to Test Your Idea for Your Big Vision
