What if you could build trust, raise morale and generate measurable business results – fast? The Change Simplifier Plan is a revolutionary program that makes it easier for organizations to grow and change quickly. The Plan developed over 20 years of field work and includes the tools that work best during hard times, engaging everyone [...]

Last week I had the pleasure of speaking to a conference of Women of Color and Native Women. It was a wonderful, joyful experience. Today it dawned on me that I have never written about how indigenous practices have helped turn low energy or failing businesses around. This blog post will probably require several segments, [...]

When life feels overwhelming, this quote helps me remember that my ability to feel joy is directly proportional to my experience of sorrow. We cannot have one without the other, nor do we ever have them separately. Remembering blessings reduces pain, heals my heart and puts things into perspective. I love what physicists say, “reality [...]

A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom Photo Art by Frances M. Bauta 1. Be impeccable with your word Speak with integrity. Say only what you mean. Avoid using the word to speak against yourself or to gossip about others. Use the power of your word in the direction of truth and love. 2. Don’t take [...]

Culture is an ecosystem that promotes or prevents: Violence or Safety Toxicity or Health Fear or Love Victim behavior or Creative Leadership Lies or Truth Cultures can change. www.Volentum.com

My conscious interest in change dates back to the Cuban Revolution in the 1950′s and later was reinforced by memories of the devastation in Germany after World War II. Then traveling or living in conflict-ridden areas, the question of how to make change that did not trigger a backlash or cause so much destruction became [...]

Instructions In the left hand column, write the 5 most awful things that ever happened to you. 2. In the right hand column, write the good things that came as a result of each of these experiences. For example: Did you realize who was a true friend? Did you develop wisdom or compassion? Did you [...]

Key performance factors are common in a Regenerative Work Culture. This vision describes a few of them: A Site and/or Business Vision and Mission guides the work •    The Mission and Vision have been communicated throughout the entire organization •    People know how their role contributes to the Mission and Vision and customers •    Each [...]