How to Crystallize a Life: Half Here/Half There
This morning as I walked my favorite nature path in my beloved home state of Minnesota, I tuned into the changing trees around me. We are...
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- Aug 22, 2019
- 1 min
Podcast Interview with NAPO
As a mindfulness expert, I have often discussed the importance of managing one's space. In fact, one of the nine areas of focus in the...
- Feb 6, 2019
- 1 min
You Can't Listen Through An Open Mouth
Don't you just hate it when people are obnoxious in meetings that cause a disruption for all of those around them? Me too. My...
- Jan 28, 2019
- 1 min
Award-Winning Lost Opportunities
It's award show season! The gowns! The glamour! The gag-inducing acceptance speeches! (Pardon me, my pet peeve is showing.) Enjoy this...
- Jan 12, 2019
- 3 min
Doer vs. Spewer
When we surf our social media feeds, we see a wealth of narratives that people are selling about their lives. Every word we type, every...
- Jan 12, 2019
- 1 min
Bill Murray Is My Hero
I want to be Bill Murray. Or to be more precise, I want to emulate the way Bill Murray has impacted so many with his delightful...
- Jan 8, 2019
- 1 min
Is the Pressure Okay?
Are you feeling the pressure of the post-holiday winter effect? Make sure you spend some extra time taking care of your body so you can...
- Mar 30, 2018
- 2 min
The Truth Contained in the Browser Tab
What browser tabs are open right at this very moment? I asked myself this question earlier this morning as I fought through a bout of...
- Nov 8, 2017
- 2 min
How to Defunkify Yourself
I de-funkified myself this morning. Interruptions, low-value activities, and other time-sucking administrivia (think health care...
- Nov 6, 2017
- 2 min
Metrics Are Your Friend (That You Sometimes Hate)
Last night my teenage daughter and I went to dinner to celebrate my upcoming birthday. We have a tradition in which we gussy up in our...
- Oct 29, 2017
- 3 min
How to Change a Room
What do you do when you walk into a situation where the deck is stacked against you? This happened to me a few weeks back when I was...
- Oct 23, 2017
- 2 min
Manifesting a Naked Magician
I tied up a naked magician last Saturday night. Well, let me be precise: I physically performed the act of tying up a naked magician last...
- Oct 9, 2017
- 2 min
Strengthening Your ‘Yes’ Muscle
Life throws us curveballs all of the time. Our success depends on our ability to say “Yes!” when our inclination is to shake our heads...
- Oct 8, 2017
- 2 min
How to Realize Your Dreams
What is your dream? What do you want more of (time, results, moolah, satisfaction) and what do you want less of (stress, headaches, and...
- Oct 5, 2017
- 2 min
3 Critical Steps to Transform Culture
Cultures are the foundations from which all of our activities are based. If we are not mindful of how we treat one another, whether at...
- Oct 3, 2017
- 2 min
A Mindful Approach When Tragedy Strikes
I don't have a TV. I digest a minimal amount of media. I don't receive any unwanted content that I haven't explicitly invited into my...
- Sep 30, 2017
- 2 min
My Favorite Stress-Busting SuperStrategy
As a professional keynote speaker, my job is to share value-rich content in an entertaining, informative, and actionable way. My...
- Sep 28, 2017
- 2 min
Know and Act on What's Important
We look to our leaders to do the tough stuff. It's not just about having a fancy title, a fat salary with bonus, or a big office. If they...
- Sep 25, 2017
- 2 min
Understanding "The Other"
I'm not a TV watcher. I don't own a television and am exposed to very little media. My knowledge of the current NFL standings is...
- Sep 22, 2017
- 1 min
Mindful Productivity: How to Start an Exercise Habit
You've been told by your doctor to start exercising. You constantly read about the importance of physical activity. Your clothes are...
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