In Praise of Pause

In Praise of Pause

We live in wild times. In the space of just a few years, back-to-back meetings have become the backbone of our days. Overlapping commitments are standard practice on our calendars. And, it’s not at all uncommon to receive an email followed immediately by an instant...
Elusive Hellbender Emotions

Elusive Hellbender Emotions

Hellbenders are odd ducks. Or more accurately, odd salamanders. Hellbenders are both enormous and elusive, spending their lifetimes in the watery depths of a river bed. And, with nicknames like snot otter and lasagna lizard, you’d think they would have little chance...
Clarity in Calm Waters

Clarity in Calm Waters

Last summer, I had a revelation about clarity. I was sitting on a floating dock watching an osprey fly to and from her nest, bringing back sticks and twigs…and fish. My feet were dipped ankle-deep in the water and I was about as relaxed as I’d ever been....
In Praise of Boredom

In Praise of Boredom

When was your last lightbulb moment? That moment of clarity when an idea comes together, a solution comes out from hiding, or an opportunity for collaboration comes into focus. If you’re like many, you’ve had one of these moments of genius while doing...