by Deb | Feb 20, 2008 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Quilt of Humanity
Many of my coaching conversations center around difficult conversations. These are the conversations that my clients least want to have and, paradoxically, most need to have. We tend to avoid and disconnect from the individuals with whom we need to have a difficult...
by Deb | Feb 11, 2008 | Connections, Mindful and Intentional, Quilt of Humanity, Quilt of Humanity ModelTM
The very tools that are supposed to make us more productive and effective have become weapons of disconnection and inattention. Cell phones and email are wonderful when used in moderation. Cell phones can help us stay connected with our children. Email can help us...
by Deb | Feb 4, 2008 | Culture, Equity and Justice, Quilt of Humanity, Quilt of Humanity ModelTM
Two articles in the New York Times illustrate the impact of class differences and the vast economic inequities that exist both in the U.S. and globally. There is a continually growing divide between those who live richly and lavishly and those who barely make a...
by Deb | Jan 28, 2008 | Change, Transition and Transformation, Connections, Learning, Metaphors and Stories, Mindful and Intentional, Quilt of Humanity, Spirituality and Reflection
I had an experience recently in a long-term learning group that I was in. All the participants had made a commitment to attend six 3-day sessions over an 18-month period of time. At the last session, however, one of the participants did not come. He left a message...
by Deb | Jan 28, 2008 | Connections, Metaphors and Stories, Quilt of Humanity
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly we human beings are to find ways to create “in” groups and “out” groups – how quickly we are able to connect with some individuals and simultaneously disconnect with others based on the smallest of...
