Exploring the practice of leadership at the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science
I slowly wake to a snow kissed morning. The air is still, the light an even gray. Outside, the world is wrapped in a gentle snow — the kind that arrives just before spring, with a bit more warmth, a bit more touch. The trees, the grass, the land, all glowing white against the pale [ ]
To refresh your memory, Zeus punished King Sisyphus for cheating death twice by being forced to roll an immense boulder up a hill only for it to roll down every time it neared the top, repeating this action for eternity. His punishment is now synonymous for all the tedious and seemingly futile tasks we face [ ]
For centuries, philosophers have inquired about the nature of consciousness. In the last few decades, scientists and social scientists have entered the fray, attempting to understand or codify consciousness, and trying to determine which beings have it and at what stages of life And even more recently, computer scientists, mathematicians and ethicists have been debating [ ]
I did not notice you when I arrived,did you see me?Then, wow, I caught a glimpse of your glorious showoutside Bodhi House. When the days were warm,with a seemingly limitless blue sky,I walked the space. Between your brilliant crimson,and the Gingko, flickering in gold, I walked. When the skies darkened and filled with windswept downpours [ ]
One of the many proposed benefits of the practice of mindfulness at work is its support for mitigating the Amygdala Hijack. It s a concept that asserts that, as humans, parts of our brains are carry-overs from our very distant ancestors, perhaps as far back as when animals first emerged from the sea. The theory is [ ]
My first silent meditation retreat. I can remember it as if it was yesterday. It was a blustery and bitter long weekend in the depth of a cold February at IMS. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I certainly did not expect that particular retreat experience to be both physically uncomfortable [ ]
The Buddha outlined Seven Factors of Awakening, that when present and activated can support the practice of meditation leading to a greater sense of ease with life. It occurred to me on a retreat in early 2021 how these factors could be a guide for leaders to use to foster an engaged and awake presence [ ]
Imagine an organization where there is complete alignment around the vision and mission. So much alignment that any team member can propose a new project or product that naturally fits into the organizational strategy. So much alignment that hiring a new employee is a result of unanimous consent about the skills and experience the team [ ]
Originally published on Humentum.org COVID-19 is bringing disruption to practically every organization’s business and financial model. At the same time, for many of us in the NGO sector, it is requiring an all-hands approach to meeting the current needs of the moment—responding in real time to the crisis and working longer and harder each day [ ]
The paradox of our work is that it presents us with an amazing canvas for the practice of mindfulness while at the same time is such a challenging environment in which to be fully aware and present. For most of us, and more importantly, for most teams and organizations, the work environment is enmeshed in [ ]