In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD), today I’m writing at the nexus of my two favorite themes: women and sustainability. This holiday, held on March 8th, has been recognized around the world since the early 1900’s. In its very …
For close to 15 years, Wisdom Works has enjoyed advancing strategies for wellbeing in companies and communities, as well as the individuals who lead them. We’re proud to have helped clients shape and implement initiatives which boost their reputation, effectiveness, …
The amount of crisis and dramatic change around the world this year has been incredible. We are facing unprecedented situations like political upheaval in the Middle East and the downgrading of the U.S. credit rating. Our global physical environment is …
I attended the 2011 LOHAS Forum last month. This is the same annual gathering where, nine years ago, I met my wonderful business partner and great friend, Renee Moorefield. The mission of the LOHAS movement really grabbed me back in …
How tightly do I hold the reins when I have a vision, a project, or a goal? When should I loosen my grip, take a step back, or reorient? And when should I hunker down and stay focused? This inquiry …
[Guest blogger Nathan Roberson is the 2010-2011 Wisdom Works scholar. During his time at the University of Colorado at Boulder, he demonstrated leadership as Chairman of the Code of Conduct Committee, Co-director of A-9 Allergen Project, and president of …
I am seeing first hand with one of my clients what growth looks like. It’s tempting to focus on the thrill of expanding and implementing new concepts, but the learning curve isn’t always pretty and growth isn’t always easy. It …
Yesterday, one of my meetings was with Carol, the Chief Sustainability Officer of an international company. Together we’re mapping out the best way to improve the health and wellbeing of her company’s 64,000 employees. Delving into this complex topic makes …
The weather has shifted and another Colorado spring is right around the corner. I’m dreaming about my garden, excited about what to plant and what it will produce. This is the same feeling I have about two new clients this …
[Guest blogger Nina Peterson is the COO and a partner at Wisdom Works. She last blogged about leadership strength through altruism.]
The recent news about WikiLeaks (see NPR for a detailed recap) reminds me of one of my …
