Curiosity is more of a skill than a trait.
And opportunities to learn to be curious are not evenly distributed.
This point hit me hard last week as we were discussing it in Wiser by Choice. I realized that curiosity is a privilege, or at least a by-product of privilege, rather than primarily an element of personality or choice.
Continue reading “The Privilege of Curiosity”You’ve likely heard about Yvon Chouinard’s recent decision to transfer his ownership of his company, Patagonia, into a “Purpose Trust,” with the proceeds going to fight climate change.
As a strategist, two elements of this decision stand out to me: go all in, on a few things.
Continue reading “All In”Once you reach a certain age, or your parents do, a mind that wanders can be a worrying sign.
But having the opportunity to let our minds wander — by choice — is a gift. I am learning that it is, paradoxically, also a discipline.
Continue reading “The Mind that Wanders”I’m curious if the rhythm of your life feels syncopated, synchronized or out of sync right now. How much of it is dictated by forces and people outside of yourself?
Continue reading “Finding Your Rhythm”The further I dig into hybrid meetings, the more I’m wondering whether the contexts in which they are useful are really more limited than first thought.
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