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The Change Simplifier
What if you could build trust, raise morale and generate measurable business results – fast? The Change Simplifier Plan is a revolutionary program that makes it easier for organizations to grow and change quickly. The Plan developed over 20 years of field work and includes the tools that work best during hard times, engaging everyone [...]
How Indigenous Ways can help Business Results #1
Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to a conference of Women of Color and Native Women. It was a wonderful, joyful experience. Today it dawned on me that I have never written about how indigenous practices have helped turn low energy or failing businesses around. This blog post will probably require several segments, [...]
The Soul would have no rainbow if the eye had no tears – Minquass Nation
When life feels overwhelming, this quote helps me remember that my ability to feel joy is directly proportional to my experience of sorrow. We cannot have one without the other, nor do we ever have them separately. Remembering blessings reduces pain, heals my heart and puts things into perspective. I love what physicists say, “reality [...]
The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Photo Art by Frances M. Bauta 1. Be impeccable with your word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Don’t take [...]
Work Culture Ecosystem can Change
Culture is an ecosystem that promotes or prevents: Violence or Safety Toxicity or Health Fear or Love Victim behavior or Creative Leadership Lies or Truth Cultures can change. www.Volentum.com
What if culture change cost no money and was fun?
My conscious interest in change dates back to the Cuban Revolution in the 1950′s and later was reinforced by memories of the devastation in Germany after World War II. Then traveling or living in conflict-ridden areas, the question of how to make change that did not trigger a backlash or cause so much destruction became [...]
15 Tips for Respectful Dialogue
In your own words, why are each of these tips important? Welcome the truth. Keep body language open. Uncross arms and legs Remove obstacles between partners. No desk or table between you Breathe slowly and relax Keep relaxed eye contact. Don’t look down or into space Let the Contrary who asked for the dialogue lead [...]
Blessings from our Five Worst Moments
Instructions In the left hand column, write the 5 most awful things that ever happened to you. 2. In the right hand column, write the good things that came as a result of each of these experiences. For example: Did you realize who was a true friend? Did you develop wisdom or compassion? Did you [...]
Tips for Community and Diversity Engagement
Leave a Good Name Behind in Case you Return – African Proverb Be remembered as honest, trustworthy and capable of telling the truth without inflicting pain, being open to new ideas, giving credit where it is due, mentoring and demonstrating selflessness and generous behavior. This kind of legacy behavior is welcomed anywhere, not just in [...]
Vision of a Regenerative Work Culture
Key performance factors are common in a Regenerative Work Culture. This vision describes a few of them: A Site and/or Business Vision and Mission guides the work • The Mission and Vision have been communicated throughout the entire organization • People know how their role contributes to the Mission and Vision and customers • Each [...]