How your mind protects and undermines your business at the same time
As I write this, I’m sitting here waiting for a big thunderstorm to roll in. I saw the dark clouds approaching an hour ago, and now I can hear the thunder become louder and more insistent every minutes or so. As someone more talented than me once said, “A hard rain’s gonna fall.” I felt […]
Four questions to ask if rules and structure have caused you pain
In our Community we’ve recently introduced Compassionate Accountability, to help everyone take the steps needed, week after week, to develop their business. In one of the first calls, I asked the question in a Remembrance meditation, “How have you been hurt by structure?” The responses from folks brought up a lot of vulnerability. So many […]
Two specific ways businesses struggle
Two specific ways businesses struggle, and why, and what’s needed I’ve been as guilty as anyone, at times, of that pressured, scurrying response to fear and anxiety, trying to answer the question, “What do I need so that this pain/challenge/trouble goes away?” Even when you know better, it’s so tempting to try and fix something […]
Manipulation, a big breath, and a podcast (not in that order)
Big changes the past month, so today’s a short one from me. Awarepreneurs, founded by my friend and colleague Paul Zelizer, explores the intersection of social justice, business, and mindful practices. Recently he interviewed me on the topic of “Why marketing is so hated.” I really enjoyed the conversation with him. And I’ve really enjoyed […]