Articulate: Need
When there is concerning public news (for example, a pandemic with uncertain ramifications in the offing) it is easy to either ignore it or go into a full spin. The fact is that sometimes we need to believe either that…
Acquire: Planning Committee
Probably the only upside to all of the cancellations in events at the moment is that it creates space. Not just space for Netflix bingeing but honest to goodness, disruptive energy space. There is a pull towards activity, a desire…
Disrupt: Great Expectations
At this point, all of us have noticed the shifts taking place in preparation for, or fear of, COVID-19. Changes in company behavior, cancellations of events or meetings, and the like. Or perhaps, you've noticed how hard it is to…
Observe: Time
Time is an interesting perception. We lament the shift of an hour this way or that. We speak of time wasted or the lack of time as a symbol of our virtue or sloth. This is interesting because time isn't…
Perform: Process Stories
Last night, I rewatched one of my favorite episodes of The West Wing, "Process Stories". The character of Leo McGarry (WH Chief of Staff), is discussing a bloody coup d'etat which ended with the White House's preferred candidate in power.…
Acquire: Fight the Slump
We spend a great deal of time sitting down. That, in and of itself, is less than ideal for health. Still, it is the postural slump that concerns me this morning. The ways in which we allow our torsos to…
Disrupt: Give The Finger
How do fingers move? Are there movements they cannot do? Do fingers always move in concert or can they move in isolation? And, after exploring what fingers can do, how about hands and wrists too? When you finished, how do…
Observe: Sick Day
My daughter is home sick today. This requires adjustments in my schedule, but importantly it requires observation. As worries about the flu and coronavirus are in public conversation, a little observation can help us all. How are you feeling?How well…