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, [...]

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 [...]

In your own words, why are each of these tips important? Welcome the truth. Keep body language open.  Uncross arms and legs Remove obstacles between partners. No desk or table between you Breathe slowly and relax Keep relaxed eye contact.  Don’t look down or into space Let the Contrary who asked for the dialogue  lead [...]