“We must be committed to harmony between man and nature. All things that grow live in harmony and benefit from the nourishment of nature. Mother Nature has nourished us and we must treat nature as our root. Respect it, protect it, and follow its laws.” – Xi Jinping, President of China This past week …
At a time when all of us are trying to be strong, to push through, keep our chins up, stay resilient, there are other voices out there that I wish were stronger and more powerful. These are the voices that are telling you to be kind and compassionate and to practise self-care, be more compassionate, …
My Great aunt was always telling me to slow down: this while I was juggling two kids under 5 and my own business. “Stop and smell the roses,” she would say. I disregarded her like young people disregard all old people. It made no sense to me, then. There was a business to grow, the …
Recently I asked the question: What Happened to Your Fun? Perhaps you remember it as a painful, specific moment. It’s more likely, though, that you simply drifted away from those wonderful moments, as they grew increasingly overshadowed by the responsibility of careers, parenting … ‘life’! You reach a point where fun is no longer spontaneous …
When last did you use the word ‘fun’? No, seriously. It’s a word (and a concept) that seems to fade as we grow older. When last did you actually do something fun? I’m not talking about pleasant or enjoyable, or about having a nice time. I’m talking about senseless, purposeless, rip-roaring fun just for the …
I have such respect for Entrepreneurs. I am in constant awe and wonder at what we, as a tribe, achieve against all odds and even more so in today’s unpredictable environment. Like everyone, entrepreneurs have important choices to make: crawl under a rock and pray that their ideas, savings, strategy, business efforts and dreams …
It’s the final stretch!! Our marathon-weary legs know that there’s a finishing line around the corner, but we dread not, knowing what’s beyond it … We remind ourselves that every year, we feel like this around this time of year – we think to ourselves – it’s just the way it is, isn’t it? Actually, …
How are you (and yours) spending the hours between 22h00 and 5h00? If it’s listening to your partner snore, counting sheep, scrolling through your phone, playing Playstation, or watching television, this article is for you. It’s not just – why you should be getting your 7 – 8-hours in, but how to. I know insomnia …
When you know something by heart, it’s the result of rote learning and mindless repetition, rarely questioning your words or actions, or wondering how it connects with people. Leading by heart is exactly the opposite. Since the last economic depression, there has never been a greater need than there is now, for heart-led leadership. Employee …
When I was 21 I was given an opportunity, by a generous friend, to go overseas. I was afraid – not of travelling though. I had just landed a wonderful new job and was afraid I might not find another like it. My father convinced me to grab the opportunity and soon the last day …
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