Learn how to connect, not just communicate. Most leaders know what they want to say. The real challenge is whether others understand what they mean. You’ve got the vision, the message, the direction—but if the people around you don’t know what you’re talking about, they can’t act on it. And action is how the business […]

The Truth Every team has them—the ones chomping at the bit, ready to run; the ones who hang back, scanning for safety; and the ones who’ve been burned, but are still quietly watching. I sat with a business leader in Boulder last week, and we named them with a grin: the raring-to-go, the cautious observers, […]

If you live in Boulder, you know. Saturday hit with hail out of nowhere. One minute—sunshine. The next—a sky full of ice. Leadership moments often arrive the same way. Sudden. Unpredictable. Disruptive. It would be easy to sit this one out. To wait for “better weather”—in your business, your team, your life. But here’s the […]

Find Your Center: A Boulder Yogi’s Guide to a Mindful Week Mindfulness is more than a buzzword; it’s a way of life that helps us stay connected to ourselves and the world around us. Here in Boulder, Colorado, we’re surrounded by opportunities to embrace mindfulness, from the breathtaking beauty of the Flatirons to the calming […]

  Breathing Meditation and the Power of Prana What is Prana? In yogic philosophy, *prana* refers to the vital life force or energy that sustains all living beings. This energy flows through everything, connecting us to the world around us. By connecting with our breath, we can harness this prana, using it to invite balance, […]

In Boulder there is truly beauty all around us. All we need to do is to notice it. A bird in a tree is something to see! Greet the new day and the new week as a bird might: swooping and flying while continuing to take in the world around it. We must first notice […]

‘Tis the season to smell the Boulder flowers! While flower pics may cheer us during short winter days, it is hard to compete with the beauty and fragrance of lilacs in the Spring. Lilacs are in full bloom, and the perfume permeates the Boulder air. Flowering trees astonish us with the sheer mass of their […]

As residents of Boulder, Colorado, we are no strangers to the enchanting power of myths and lore. From the mystical Flatirons to the rich history of the area, our community has always held a deep fascination for ancient stories and traditions. One such captivating topic is the eclipse, an astronomical event that has inspired awe […]

We start with calm planning. The architect combines art and science, beauty and engineering. The architect appears here in the style of Vermeer. Let’s us start with art as we build on that foundation. Monday Motivation comes from teamwork, one step at a time. One line, one drafting pencil, a ruler, and a building floor […]

Monday in Boulder is the perfect day for a “motivational day.” The “Motivational Monday” alliteration is an added bonus. Highly motivated highly effective people generally did not re-invent the motivational process. They learned from mentors, guides, gurus, instructors, other motivational speakers, books, movies, and in short, from anywhere! For today’s Monday let’s take a look […]