The holidays can be confusing. They swing between obligations, unrealistic expectations, and the aspiration to “finally relax.” A great deal of this confusion stems from how we view rest. We use words such as “relaxation” and “rest” casually, as if they...
Democracy is not an end state. It is not just a value or a process.Democracy is a commitment to a way of being. This commitment invites a more human view of politics — not as a struggle for control, but as the courageous work of shaping what’s possible together amid...
Achieving optimal performance remains a focus of business, leaders, and coaches. Discussions about performance often devolve into productivity. To develop a healthy balance, increasing performance requires creating conditions for performance to include motivation,...
The annual World Happiness Report has ranked nations on an international happiness index since 2011. Published last month, the 2023 report ranks Finland as the happiest country in the world—for the sixth consecutive year! Many opinions exist, but if you ask Finns why...
Mindfulness has become the elixir for all that ails us. Stress, performance, focus, anxiety—mindfulness is the remedy. However, recently, some have deemed mindfulness as damaging, unsettling, and even narcissistic. Yet these benefits and flaws are often taken out of...
