‘Engagement’ Archive

Handbook to Italian Easter April 4, 2010 2 Comments

I’m getting ready to spend Easter with my family today. Deep breaths. While I’m excited to see them, I’m a bit apprehensive. It was two years ago that I launched my life’s work really - the creation of Social-Emotional Leadership - the idea that groups change when people within those groups stand up and say, [...]

Wondering why you’re here? Ready for your calling in the world? March 3, 2010 No Comments

I spent the greater part of my 20s looking for my calling. I knew there was something out there for me that would just fit naturally with my interests and curiosities in the world. But what was I interested in? What was I curious about? Especially as my friends were moving up their respective [...]

How Do We Make Schools Better Places? February 11, 2010 No Comments

Certainly, we know more today about the benefits of social and emotional learning than ever before. Largely, many schools are taking on the task of teaching these skills in the classroom. But what happens beyond the classroom, in real life? Is the culture of our athletic fields or music rooms, our families, or our city [...]

A Happiness Coach at Work January 30, 2010 No Comments

Direct from the Wall Street Journal, click here to find out how I can help increase employee engagement (and ultimately your bottom line) by talking to your organization about building inner wealth and other sustainable resources.