What If It All Worked Out?

Christi Hegstad April 5th, 2018

Lately I have been experiencing a fair amount of what I call “mental spinning.” I am in the midst of a large and meaningful project, and I seem to have hit a phase with more roadblocks and questions than forward movement and answers. In my head, it goes something like this:

Why is this so difficult?

Are these challenges here to test my resolve – or to tell me I’m going down the wrong path?

That last step didn’t work out as planned. What’s my next one? What if it doesn’t go as planned either?

Shouldn’t this be easier by now?

Am I meant to do this project? Is this project even meant to be done? Is this the right time?

Is it time to scrap my plan and start over?

Where’s my pillow and blankie? I’m exhausted.

What started off with excitement has veered into doubt, uncertainty, and second-guessing. Have you been there?

I have certainly been here before. And while I don’t consider this place fun, I do know from past experience that no matter what, I will learn something.

That knowing calms me a little…but doesn’t necessarily help with the immediate questions. For that, I tend to rely on two things that I want to share today, in hopes that they help you, too.

First, I review the project through the lens of my purpose. Does it align? Will it help me make the difference I am here to make? Are my values being honored, or is something missing? Taking an objective look at the project when filtered through my purpose typically either re-engages my resolve or tells me it’s time to let go.

Then, I ask myself a new question.

Since most mental spinning comes from a place of feeling stuck, the new question needs to emerge from a very different place. I uncovered a game-changer about six years ago, while developing the first Spark event.

At the time, I had quickly learned that pulling off a live public event required a LOT of detail – everything from the content and main objectives to things like timing of breaks, type of snacks, setup of tables, arrangement of centerpieces, special touches that would add value but not detract from the message… Needless to say, I realized I could easily become engulfed in details and lose sight of the big picture if I wasn’t careful.

So I asked myself one question: What would it look like if it all worked out?

What kind of emotion would I see in the participants’ faces? What would I hear them saying throughout the event? How would I feel as I stood on the stage or as I walked through the audience? At the end of the day, what would they tell me, what mindset would they leave with, what would I overhear them telling each other?

When I closed my eyes, I could vividly experience the outcome with all of my senses. It was a VERY different feeling than the mental spinning!

So from that point on, every day before I began working on whatever Spark detail required my attention, I would close my eyes for a moment and envision the event as if everything worked out.

And the most miraculous thing happened: I quit spinning over the details and took intentional, inspired action, plus the actual event turned out like that picture in my mind.

I learned that after a discernment process like this, which can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few days (sometimes even longer), the next right action becomes more clear.

If you feel yourself in mental spinning mode right now, ask yourself what it would look like if it all worked out. Focus on the what, rather than the how (imagine the ‘how’ occurred via magic wand if your mind won’t let it go!). Transcend the details and connect with the bigger picture, and see if that doesn’t direct you to your next inspired action.

As I mentioned, I am in the middle of this right now with a fairly significant project, and I honestly don’t know if my next right action will involve continuing or letting go. Impatient Christi wants the answer yesterday; Voice-Of-Experience Christi (reluctantly) knows pushing will only slow the process. But I do know the answer will come, and there is comfort in that knowing.

I can also tell you with 100% certainty: This morning when I changed my scenery and asked myself the question – What would it look like if it all worked out? – I got very different answers than mere minutes before when I felt stuck in the mire.

Give it a try! Ask yourself this question and see what arises. And let me know if you uncover a new question that helps pull you out of mental spinning and into a place of clear, inspired action.

The Quickest Way To Meaningful Work

Christi Hegstad April 2nd, 2018

“There’s nothing that says you have to quit your day job to cultivate meaningful work. There’s also nothing that says your day job isn’t meaningful work – maybe you’ve just never thought of it that way.“

Brene Brown

Coaching Tip of the Week:

Recently, I have posted several tips on Instagram and Facebook for experiencing meaningful work – no matter your role. I love the wisdom, insights, and examples you share with these posts!

Meaningful work does not accompany a certain job title, type of role, manner of work, or anything else external. I have met physicians, parking garage attendants, accountants, receptionists, baristas, CEOs, farmers, appliance repairers, soldiers, administrators, custodians, and countless other professionals who work with meaning.

And my guess (and what my research shows) is that these individuals would engage in meaningful work even if they did something completely different.

That’s because they don’t wait for meaning to find them. They bring the meaning.

This week, bring meaning to your work.

Connect with how your role helps coworkers, customers, and others. Seek input from others if needed.

Go above and beyond for a client, in a way that lets them know you care about her or him as a person.

Shift your mindset, especially about your non-favorite tasks. Cleaning up after others can be drudgery, or it can make an environment inspiring and welcoming…you choose.

Take the initiative to do more of whatever you feel is lacking in your work environment. Leaders don’t show their appreciation enough? Start showing appreciation for others yourself. Don’t feel very confident? Help someone else grow in their confidence.

Be the meaning-maker this week, month, and quarter!

Share your thoughts below or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter! And if you’d like coaching to gain clarity on your goals and action plans, let’s talk.

Meaningful Achiever Profile: Charlie Kiesling

Christi Hegstad March 30th, 2018

Throughout MAP Inc.’s 15th year in business, I am excited to profile some of the Meaningful Achievers with whom I have been blessed to work! Check Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter (all @ChristiHegstad) for more.

If you have met Charlie Kiesling, you know she is like a burst of sunshine when she enters a room! Whether leading in her role as HR Director with AccessSystems, enjoying her family, or serving her community (in this photo Charlie, center, is accepting the prestigious Governor’s Volunteer award for her extensive community impact), Charlie seems to bring a level of energy and positivity to every activity she pursues.

I have been fortunate to know, be inspired by, and work with Charlie in a variety of ways over many years. She is a longtime member of the ASPIRE Success Club, for example, and participated in my most recent Mastermind group as well. I asked Charlie a few questions about working with meaning, living with purpose, and what has contributed to her success:

What are some of your recent accomplishments?

“I put together a strong business plan along with 3 Bold Goals addressing both my personal and professional life. I am proud that I have stayed focused on those goals, worked with the team to accomplish critical business-driving actions, and am enjoying my ‘52 To 52’ – 52 new experiences leading up to my 52nd birthday!”

What has contributed to these accomplishments?

“My involvement in Mastermind as well as our monthly accountability journal, my accountability partner, and staying true to my core values. Plus I get a natural high from a sense of meaningful achievement, which also drives me forward.”

What are some of your biggest recent learnings?

“Expecting the unexpected and being able to roll with it! Learning to quiet my inner critic. Having the courage to stretch and trust my own strength.”

How has knowing your purpose impacted you?

“This has been profound for me. With Christi’s encouragement, I looked back and realized I have made major life decisions based on my core values without even realizing it. Now, I intentionally call on my values and purpose when making decisions and as a result, feel less apprehension when heading outside my comfort zone.”

What’s one lesson you’d like to share with others?

“Just one?! 🙂 Believe in yourself and your potential – instead of fake-it-til-you-make-it, FAITH it til you make it. Also, give yourself grace as you grow, expand, and step into your full potential.”

If you viewed this on Instagram, you’ll notice I used sunburst emojis as bullet points – a good representation of Charlie’s persona. I am grateful to know, work with, and be inspired by incredible clients like Charlie who so beautifully bring meaning to work and purpose to life!

How To Conduct A Weekly Review + Planning Session

Christi Hegstad March 29th, 2018

Imagine you have an upcoming interview for your dream job, or a meeting with a prospective client who could put your business on the map, or an important presentation that – if done well – could set your highest vision in motion. What would you do in the time leading up to this experience? How would you ensure success and calm your nerves?

If you’re like many of my clients, one word comes to mind: PREPARE.

Yet how often do you ‘wing it’ rather than prepare for your upcoming week? How thoughtfully do you plan for the next seven days – days that could catapult your goals forward, change some lives, and make a meaningful difference in the world?

Every time I post on Instagram about my Weekly Review + Planning Session (which I’ll shorten to R+P for the remainder of this article), I receive a number of questions: How? When? What, exactly, do you do?

Today I will share the basic components of my R+P, something I’ve been doing for so long I can’t remember not doing it. Even if you take pride in flying by the seat of your pants, I encourage you to give the R+P a try. You may be successful now, but with a bit of reflection and thoughtful planning – even just 10-15 minutes’ worth – you can elevate yourself to new heights! You can also conduct a similar session with your assistant, team, or others connected to common goals and priorities.

How To Conduct A Purposeful R+P

1. Select The Day

As with most purposeful habits, engaging on a regular basis – ideally at a similar time each day or week – goes a long way toward ensuring you actually follow through. Choose a day you can keep fairly consistent. I typically conduct my R+P session on Sunday evenings; many of my clients choose to close out the work-week with their R+P and do them on Friday afternoons. Block the time (anywhere from 15 to 60 minutes will suffice) in your calendar. Bonus points: use bright, fun colors for this time block!

While the day of the week doesn’t matter as much as the consistency, I do not recommend scheduling your R+P sessions for Monday morning. Not only does Monday morning often tend to bring a high level of busy-ness on its own, it can also feel much like setting your resolutions on January 2 – you start off a bit behind.

2. Gather Your Supplies

Nothing too complex here. Some of my necessities include:

* 5-Point Scan – A one-page document that includes my Vision, Purpose Statement, Guiding Principles, Values, and 3 Bold Goals for the year.

* Success Calendar – This is part of the Purpose Planner system; if you don’t utilize that, a year-at-a-glance calendar with space to plan monthly and quarterly milestones will serve a similar purpose.

* Current Calendar/Planner – One with details for the upcoming week.

* Journals + Pens – I plan/track/dream a great deal in my journal (especially my bullet journal), so I find this useful. If you do something similar on your laptop, turn off notifications or shut down the internet to avoid any unnecessary rabbit holes.

* “Ceremony” Items – Why not make the time a bit special? A fresh cup of coffee or glass of iced tea, a scented candle, colored markers and highlighters…add a bit of splash to your R+P to make it even more enticing.

3. Secure A Quiet Location

Your sunroom, back porch, coffee shop, writing nook, picnic table by the lake…select an area that will give you focused space to think, envision, and plan. Your office may work too, but don’t underestimate the power of a periodic change in scenery for prompting fresh thoughts.

4. Review The Past Week

My coaching clients often send a Coaching Prep Form prior to our meetings, allowing them to recap key actions and results since our previous meeting. Not a week goes by without someone telling me, “Completing this form reminded me of all that I did and even prompted more action!” Review what will best help you grow: Wins you experienced, lessons learned/things you’d do differently next time, gratitude, unexpected highlights, courageous moments.

Look also at where you invested your time. Was 80% of your week spent in meetings, for example? Could some of those meetings be turned into quick phone calls, walkable meetings, or deleted altogether? Whether you suffer from meeting fatigue or other less-than-useful time expenditures, pay attention and make changes where necessary.

5. Plan For Next Week

This could easily be an entire article on its own (future note to self), but a couple of important items:

* Know your priorities, or what Stephen Covey might refer to as ‘big rocks,’ and schedule those first. Don’t leave the most important things to chance or “if you have time.” You won’t, unless you schedule them now.

* Make sure you have dedicated time for 1-3 of your most important goals – or what we call Bold Goals in my world.

* Consider color coding your entries for a quick balance check. If you notice 90% of your week is in blue (work) and only 10% in orange (family, personal time, exercise + hobbies), decide if and how you can amend.

That’s it!

Eisenhower apparently once said, “Plans are useless, but planning is indispensable.” Your week may not (or more likely, will not) go exactly according to plan. But the fact that you have created a plan will do three important things:

1) Provide a level of confidence knowing that you’ve thought through the week ahead;

2) Allow you to see what’s working, what’s not, and what changes will best support your growth; and

3) Calm the chatter in your mind that wants you to worry, prioritize unimportant things, or always feel just a couple of steps behind the starting line.

You will experience greater meaning at work and purpose in life when you take a few moments to create a thoughtful, goal-oriented plan for success – however you define success. When will you conduct your next (or perhaps first) R+P session? Let me know below or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter – and I’d love to hear how it goes!

Back-To-Basics Can Be Your Best Step Forward

Christi Hegstad March 27th, 2018

“Going back to a simpler life is not a step backward.”

Yvon Chouinard

Coaching Tip of the Week:

For the past six months or so, and especially with my recent 15-year business anniversary, I have found myself in a great deal of reflection.

What works better than ever? What worked better 5 or 10 years ago? What would I never go back to, and what do I miss?

The answers have proven interesting and, in some cases, surprising! They have caused me to let go of certain activities, ramp up others, and bring back some perhaps ‘old-fashioned’ ones.

Like fashion, maybe productivity and business practices come in cycles?

This week, revisit a practice that used to work for you.

For some of my coaching clients, this means leaving the laptop in the office and taking handwritten notes in meetings.

For others, it means leaving the phone in airplane mode (or in the car) during focused work times or networking events.

For still others, it means spending the first 30 minutes of the workday reviewing goals, prioritizing tasks, and setting up for the day’s activity before turning on the computer.

Think about a time when you consistently performed at or felt your best. What’s one practice or mindset that you can bring back from that time?

You might decide to leave the bell-bottoms at home, but consider revisiting an action that used to serve you well!

Share your thoughts below or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter! And if you’d like coaching to gain clarity on your goals and action plans, let’s talk.

Pay Attention To What Lights You Up

Christi Hegstad March 21st, 2018

“While we might envy those who love what they do for a living, we shouldn’t assume that they started from a different place than the rest of us. Chances are, they took quite some time figuring out exactly what they wanted to do with their lives.”

Angela Duckworth

Coaching Tip of the Week:

Many of my coaching clients, who are typically in their 30s, 40s, and 50s, come to me saying, “I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.”

Friends, this feeling is more common than you may realize! Even for people who thought they had it all figured out long ago.

Duckworth’s comments really resonated with me as I read her fabulous book, Grit, on a plane last week. As a child, I had no plans to become a coach. In fact, even when I started my business 15 years ago, I barely knew coaching existed. Although coaching is now the bulk of my workday – and I can’t imagine it being much different – this has evolved over time through paying attention to my passions, clarifying my purpose and how I can best serve others, and seeking the help of coaches and other professionals.

And it most definitely has not happened overnight.

This week, pay attention to what lights you up.

Whether you still wonder what you want to be when you grow up or are already doing what you love, pay attention.

What actions throughout your workday use your favorite strengths and skills?

Which activities make you feel most “in the zone”?

What would you like to do more of, and what would you like to do less of?

In my experience, you may not need a complete overhaul in order to do what you love – just some tweaking, clarifying, and engaging. By paying close attention to what lights you up, you will connect more closely with your passions and purpose, helping you define, and do, what you love.

And once that becomes clear, you become unstoppable! Here’s to doing what you love – regardless of when you start!

Share your thoughts below or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter! And if you’d like coaching to gain clarity on your goals and action plans, let’s talk.

The Most Important Kind of Clarity

Christi Hegstad March 12th, 2018

Coaching Tip of the Week:

Although I don’t remember all the words, I will never forget receiving that phone call a couple of years ago:

“Mrs. Hegstad…your son…accident…paramedics on their way….”

Prior to that moment, my mind wandered between business issues and unsubstantiated worries and random tasks yet to do and thirty other things.

Suddenly, however, my top-priority focus became crystal clear.

How often does this occur in life: We spend all kinds of energy on trivial things until something major wakes us up and reminds us what matters most? Fortunately, we don’t need to wait until a crisis. We can proactively decide what matters most, and live and work accordingly.

This week, clarify what matters most.

You can do this at various levels, such as:

What life dimensions (family, career, health, financial wellbeing, and so on) matter most to you at this time?

What goals stand out among the rest?

What 3 items on your to-do list matter more than the others today?

When you clarify and make a commitment to your priorities, you step out of reactive mode and become the leader of your day – and life. You also free up a ton of mental energy – definitely an added bonus!

Regarding that phone call: my son had sustained multiple leg injuries in basketball and is now fully recovered (you can read more here). And although I am not perfect at it, whenever I feel my focus start to waver or place too much attention on trivial things, remembering that call prompts me to clarify what’s truly important, honor my priorities, and focus on what matters most.

Share your thoughts below or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter! And click here to join the thousands who receive Clarity Kickstarts directly in their in-boxes every Monday morning.

How To Bring The JOY

Christi Hegstad March 8th, 2018

After three different people recommended The Book Of Joy to me within days of each other, two thoughts rolled through my mind: Either they consider me a joy-spreader and know this book will resonate, or they think I need more joy in my life and know this book will help. Either way, I pay attention to ‘coincidences’ like this, because they always occur for a reason! This time was no exception.

Since I posted several quotes from this beautiful book on Instagram while reading (I highlighted something on nearly every page), I feel like I’ve already written a blog with my top takeaways; today, however, I attempt to distill the many lessons from this book into a few shareable concepts.

High-Level Overview

The Book Of Joy offers a series of conversations between His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu, beautifully captured by Douglas Abrams, when the three spent a week together to celebrate the Dalai Lama’s 80th birthday. While you might think bringing these two holy men together would result in a quiet and contemplative week, their sprightly personalities definitely shined through. “At times the Dalai Lama and the Archbishop seemed to be as much a comedy duo as two venerable spiritual teachers,” writes Abrams, sprinkling their deep spiritual lessons with their seemingly endless jokes and laughter.

Essentially, the book attempts to answer this question: How can we possibly live with joy in a world with so much suffering? The wisdom shared, humanity displayed, and real-world experiences described by these two leaders brought so much more than base answers to this lifelong question. I didn’t read so much as absorb this book.

Top Takeaways

1. Compassion + Kindness = Strong Leadership.

“As I sat next to the Dalai Lama,” recalls Abrams, “I could feel in his posture and his body language the power of a leader. I remembered how strongly and tenderly he held my hand the first time we met. His kindness did not in any way diminish his power, a valuable reminder that compassion is a feature of strength, not weakness.”

Around the world, people look to the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Tutu for guidance, fill stadiums to hear them speak, and seek them out in times of challenge as well as celebration. Their leadership is marked by characteristics like compassion, inclusiveness, and leading by example – so much more effective, in my experience, than an arrogant, controlling, know-it-all style.

In addition to encouraging us to tap into our most compassionate selves, both men emphasize the importance of helping young people do this as well. Education is key and we will be well-served – now and in the future – by teaching children compassion, respect for self and others, and that the source of joy is within them. This education stems not only through teaching skills and strategies, but also by modeling such truths ourselves as adults.

2. Choose How You Will Be. Every Day.

These leaders, who both spend time in daily prayer and meditation, urge us to be proactive when it comes to our happiness, wellbeing, and mental health. Trying to figure out how to let go of anger, for example, is difficult when in the midst of it. “At that point it is like a flood,” writes Abrams. “During monsoon season, it is too late to stop the flooding.”

The Book Of Joy ends with numerous “Joy Practices” to implement, most which I recognize from my positive psychology research as well. I particularly like the simple practice of setting an intention each morning. “So then I set my intention for the day: that this day should be meaningful,” the Dalai Lama explains. “Meaningful means, if possible, to serve and help others. If not possible, then at least not to harm others. That’s a meaningful day.”

We have the power to choose who we want to be and how we want to act every day, in every moment. When we remember this, we remember that we can choose joy, compassion, and purpose over less helpful options. “The way we see the world is the way we experience the world,” Abrams shares.

3. People Are Inherently Good.

“We are fundamentally good,” the Archbishop explains. “The aberration is not the good person; the aberration is the bad person. We are made for goodness.”

While this truth is stated multiple times in multiple ways throughout this book, I read this particular segment shortly after a senseless tragedy in the U.S., one that took many innocent lives, and the words brought tears to my eyes and softness to my soul.

There is more good than bad, there are more helpers than villains. We must remember this. We will uplift the world, invite a stronger sense of purpose, sustain greater joy and spread that joy to others when we give more attention and energy to seeking out the good.

To shining the light on those doing good.

And to being the good ourselves.

Above And Beyond

Honestly, my biggest takeaway from this book goes beyond any specific statement or concept. When I see this on my bookshelf in the future, I believe I will mostly recall the feeling I experienced every time I sat down with it.

Living in exile for over 50 (yes, 5-0) years. Enduring apartheid and the accompanying fallout. Ongoing cancer treatments. Suffering in varying forms. The sudden loss of family members, the pain of injustice, the sting of regret.

These two leaders have been through a great deal and yet, their lives are characterized by happiness. Kindness. Purpose. Uplifting others. Compassion.

True joy.

Which comes from within, and which comes from helping others.

We have all had that experience of feeling truly uplifted when we give someone else a hand. When we recognize our collective humanity, understanding that everyone – everyone – is challenged with hardships and struggles, we can be kinder and gentler to others as well as to ourselves. By reaching out to help someone else, we invariably bring an element of joy to all involved – including ourselves.

As Archbishop Tutu wisely suggests, “Give the world your love, your service, your healing, but also give it your joy. This, too, is a great gift.”

An inspiring, well-written, and beautiful book. I recommend it for leaders, joy seekers, meaningful achievers, and anyone desiring a bit of calm in a storm.

The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams. (c) 2016: Avery.

How To Stay Motivated

Christi Hegstad March 5th, 2018

People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.

– Zig Ziglar

Coaching Tip of the Week:

The excitement of the new year has worn off. Cabin fever has struck. The end of the year seems a looooong way off for those annual goals.

Any of this sound familiar?

A dip in motivation around this time of year is not uncommon. Fortunately, you can choose from many simple actions to keep yourself inspired and moving toward your top-priority goals.

This week, change your scenery.

In a certification course I am taking, the instructor recently shared that Instagram and the hit musical Hamilton were both innovated by people while on vacation. Even if you don’t have a vacation planned in near future, you can prompt creativity in other ways:

Pack up your most pressing project, and nothing else, and head to your local coffee shop.

Gather the necessary materials for your Daily Top 3 and visit your local botanical gardens to complete them.

Step away from your computer, leave your phone in your desk, and take a 20-minute walk in the brisk air.

Temporarily move out of ‘business as usual’ and see what surfaces for you! Click here for a few more ideas, too.

Share your thoughts below or on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter! And if you’d like coaching to gain clarity on your goals and action plans, let’s talk.

5 Things Going Forward [Lessons From 15 Years In Business]

Christi Hegstad March 1st, 2018

For the next 15 years in business, here are 5 lessons I’m definitely taking with me:

1. Decide And Take Action.

Rather than swimming in indecision (see #1 from yesterday’s blog), do the necessary homework and soul-searching, make a decision, then immediately take an action in favor of that decision. It’s life-changing and frees up a ton of time and mental energy.

2. Done Is Better Than Perfect.

Prior to learning this concept in Sheryl Sandberg’s excellent book, Lean In, my former perfectionist tendencies combined with my fears and kept me from engaging at the level I knew I could. Practice ‘selective perfectionism’ and learn the lessons – and even the beauty – of imperfection.

3. PIPO.

In computer science, the acronym GIGO – or Garbage In, Garbage Out – means if you put low quality content into a system, you will yield low quality results. Same in work and life. Consciously focus on PIPO – Positivity In, Positivity Out. Fuel yourself with as much positivity as possible – through relationships, podcasts, books (click here for my latest read), movies, conversations, and everything else. In return, aim to spread positivity wherever and whenever you can.

4. Mindset.

Whether you strive to strengthen your leadership, grow your business, increase your income, change career paths, figure out your own Bold Goal, or anything else, it all begins with your mindset. All my work begins here as well – and will even more in the year to come.

5. Meaning And Purpose.

At the heart of it all: Meaning And Purpose – the MAP in MAP Inc. Edwene Gaines wrote: “You came to this planet to play at the highest level that has ever been played. You came to play at the level of Gandhi, of Dr. Martin Luther King, of Mother Teresa, at the level of every great and wise soul who ever made a difference. You came to play with the big kids.” That is my #1 focus going forward in this business: Helping you play at the highest level that has ever been played.

Inspired Action:

Maybe you’re starting your second (or fifth) career path. Maybe you’ve been in business twice as long as I have. Maybe you want to achieve something significant and meaningful, but don’t know what or are stuck in the how. Wherever you are in your professional journey, everything you’ve done up to this point provides clues for your next steps. Learn from your own wisdom!

Take an inventory of your own past experience, like I did with my last 15 years in business, and see how it informs your next steps. You are welcome to download this free worksheet to help you get started.

A special, super-sized thank you goes out to my family – my biggest cheerleaders, greatest sources of inspiration, continuous creative muses, and the core of my purpose and heart of my hearts. This business would not exist – nor be nearly as fun – without them!

And thank you, dear community, for your love and support over the last 15 years.

May you always work with meaning and live with purpose!

Category Archives: Uncategorized

How To Conduct A Purposeful R+P

High-Level Overview

Top Takeaways

Above And Beyond

The Book of Joy by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, with Douglas Abrams. (c) 2016: Avery.