Caterpillars spend a relatively long and stable phase of their lives as caterpillars and then also a relatively long and stable period as a butterfly. But it is the time in the cocoon that is shorter and full of extraordinary transformation. Biologists found that there are cells in the caterpillar’s body which are activated in […]
In yesterday’s post I suggested volunteering locally or running for local office. Here’s a story from a time I did that, in which my high level of communication skills made a difference. The scenario I was appointed by our county government to serve on a committee creating a 20-year plan for the area in which […]
Please consider volunteering in your local community or running for local office. I’ve got some great stories from when I chaired the sustainability committee for the local Economic Development Association and when I served on the citizens’ advisory committee for the update of the 20-year plan for our area […]
Many times I’ve attempted to take a shortcut, and the project, or the route I was taking, ended up taking longer. I’ve noticed the high cost of this approach especially in interpersonal situations. We avoid a conversation because we don’t want conflict, but the avoidance -or the shortcut- ends up costing more in time, energy, […]
Years ago I trained in Aikido. Aikido is a martial art that is not based on kicking someone’s butt. Rather it is based on the ability to neutralize an attack in a way that preserves the integrity of both parties. The parallels between Aikido and Marshall Rosenberg’s process Nonviolent Communication (NVC) are rich, deep, and […]