Sometimes I think we have gotten so far away from shared values that we have started to create our own version of North versus South, Red versus Blue, East versus West and we cannot seem to find common ground. It’s in there. We just need to let go of divisive language and find ways to […]
#RPCL Log Date May 22, 2017: #BeingHuman #HardEarnedIdentity
There is something that rings true to the idea of connecting back to simple values of working with our hands, and embracing a hard earned work ethic. We fervently hold on to our roots and relish a culture of yore, fearful of what might be in the unknown future. And it’s true in some ways that progress is […]
#RPCL Log Date May 21, 2017: #BeingHuman #Limitations #CultureOfYes
Do you know your limits? Do you set limits? We are taught early on that we need to be agreeable, say yes. Limitations are not welcome. Yet we need to set boundaries to keep our sanity. Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Turn the culture of yes into a culture of setting boundaries so […]
#RPCL Log Date May 20, 2017: #BeingHuman #SavorEveryMinute
Nothing makes life more real than being close to death. My friend is dying. And she has her death so well planned that I am now a part of the circle of caregivers for her in-home hospice care. Her life could last another 4 weeks or another 10 weeks. The certainty of death makes life even more valuable. […]
#RPCL Log Date May 19, 2017: #BeingHuman #BeSelf
There are days when I wish I looked a certain way, or felt a certain way, or had certain things. But gratitude grounds me again and again. Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Don’t aspire to be the other. Be yourself. And be okay with it. #beself Be kind. Be safe. Be appropriate. […]
#RPCL Log Date May 18, 2017: #BeingHuman #ResetExpectations
Step away from your present fear. What do you feel when you choose to ignore the stress and thrum in your body? Are you in the amazing race to beat your middle class conditions? Do you want more than minimum wage? Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Take a deep breath. Compare your day to […]
#RPCL Log Date May 17, 2017: #BeingHuman #CurrencyofSpeed
Sometimes I flip flop between the belief that we live in a passion economy and a speed economy. Another way to think about passion economy is impact. Are we making a great enough difference? Speed economy is about growth and bottom line. Are we working fast enough to exceed market expectations? Your mission, if you choose […]
#RPCL Log Date May 16, 2017: #BeingHuman #ImpactEnMasse
Impact happens en masse, not just by one individual and for one winner. Yet sometimes it takes one decision maker, one influencer, to create change. So how do we balance the individual and the collective? Your mission, if you choose to accept it: Remember, while impact should happen for the large community, you can be a […]
#RPCL Log Date May 15, 2017: #BeingHuman #GetOutOfYourWay
Managing people is hard. There are several reasons. One, personalities are dynamic. Two, drivers can be complementary or contrary. Three, levels of expertise range broadly. And then there are things like deadliness, and habits that are hard to break. But one of the biggest challenges for me is managing people when they have self-doubt. Whether […]
#RPCL Log Date May 14, 2017: #BeingHuman #ForsakenTime #BeingMindful #CultureOfNow
When we abuse our most precious resource of time, it’s no wonder human beings push back. If I work 24/7 to meet a product or project or service deadline, what am I saving? If I compromise valuable time to fulfill others’ needs, what do I get in return? If you haven’t asked, what’s time worth to you? […]
