I had a friendly dust-up this week with an old colleague about a term that, at least to me, feels like fingernails on chalkboards. Servant Leadership. Y’know that lovely, friendly term that means NO leadership! It’s the catchphrase that gets thrown around as if it’s the gold standard we should all aspire to. Here’s what […]
Design for the Margins: Climate Communication That Actually Works
The Art of Climate Conversations Part 2
Its the Dog Days of Summer and the 5Cs is taking a break until September 6th
The final episode of the series, “In the Beginning”.
I’m writing to you from an unexpected classroom. The physical therapy clinic where I’ve spent most of July recovering from hand surgery. What started as a necessary step toward regaining full mobility has become one of the most profound learning experiences, and I couldn’t wait to share these insights with you. It all began with […]
For a few months, I have been noodling around the concept of why (or why not) we believe or trust another person and why it has become increasingly difficult to do so. I have landed on a concept that may eventually go mainstream. I firmly believe we are currently in the midst of a ‘Trust […]
The final episode in the series: Unpacking Climate Change: The Science, the Myths, and the Urgency of Action.
This is the third episode of the series: Unpacking Climate Change: The Science, the Myths, and the Urgency of Action.
It’s 2025, and did you know that the global smoking rate has dropped to around 15%? (The last known statistic is from 2020, and it was 23.6% then. Clearly, 15% is my estimate, and as you can see, I try to put a positive spin on it.) On the other hand, climate change awareness has […]