Like many of you, I’ve been in deep contemplation over the pandemic and the collective shifts that are pulsating around the globe as a result of the Black Lives Matter movement. While I’ve been giving myself permission to sit with the pain and complexity of it all, I’ve also been kicking myself, wondering why the work-from-home hacks I tried weren’t making me feel better. Or feeling disappointed that cleaning my house didn’t “fix things.”
Read MoreFrom July 22nd to August 21st, the Sun will be in the zodiac sign of Leo. This fire sign comes to us in the height of Summer. Since the Solstice on June 20, the days have been getting shorter, but the heat continues to grow in its intensity and weight. In the natural world, plants and animals are focused on the same thing that they focus on in the Winter: conserving energy.
Read MoreAn Introduction to Summer. This Season begins on the Summer Solstice, which is the longest day of the year. In the Summer, the colors and textures of the natural world truly become vibrant. All manner of species are growing under the long periods of sunlight and the warm days. If it’s been a kind Spring, there is an abundance of food that comes in waves throughout the Summer and into the Fall. Like any Season, Summer has its risks: heatstroke, drought, uncontrollable wildfires.
Read MoreI just finished watching HRCI’s latest webinar, Alchemizing HR: Navigating What’s Next. Maybe I’m naive, but I was expecting it to include helpful insights and calls to action for HR professionals who are ready to get real about equity in their organizations.
Apparently “what’s next” only includes the coronavirus. Ten minutes in, and there was still no mention of Black Lives Matter, racial justice, or even social unrest. It was clear this webinar was going to be limited to the Covid-19 crisis, further confirming that SHRM and HRCI, the two biggest certification bodies in HR, have got to go.
It’s been quite a while since I shared a blog post with you all, but there’s been enough space in my life this Summer to devote some energy to reconnecting in this way. Most of my creative energy this season has gone to the Summer: Expand course in A Wild New School. Since our class started, I’ve been meditating on, writing about, and engaging in discussions regarding the Summer and what it has to teach us about growth and work.
Read MoreThis is a guest post by Tina Martin. Tina is a psychologist and entrepreneur. Born and raised in the creative city of Portland, she enjoys helping people in their journey to discovering their passion. She is also a mother of two.
Asking for help is never easy. The thought of others judging you and your own feelings of uncertainty can be overwhelming. This is even more challenging when it comes to work. Of course, nobody wants to be seen as mediocre or lacking in confidence when it comes to their skills. But asking for help isn’t a sign of weakness — it’s a strength that can be harnessed to improve yourself, your career, and even uplift the people around you.
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