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The world is very beautiful and very wonderful. Life can be very easy when love is your way of life. —Don Miguel RuizWhat if someone told you that four simple agreements could radically transform …

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The world is very beautiful and very wonderful. Life can be very easy when love is your way of life. —Don Miguel RuizWhat if someone told you that four simple agreements could radically transform your life in a world filled with constant pressure, endless expectations, and relentless self-judgment? These ancient Toltec principles, brought to modern awareness through Don Miguel Ruiz’s Wisdom, offer a powerful framework for personal freedom and authentic living. At our core, we humans share a universal yearning for connection, understanding, and inner peace. Yet somewhere along our journey…

In a world increasingly driven by efficiency and time constraints, even the most heartfelt goodbyes can be subject to regulation. Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has recently implemented a three-minute…

In a world increasin…

In a world increasingly driven by efficiency and time constraints, even the most heartfelt goodbyes can be subject to regulation. Dunedin Airport in New Zealand has recently implemented a three-minute limit on hugs in its drop-off zone. While the intention may be to streamline traffic flow, this rule has sparked a global conversation about the delicate balance between practicality and human connection.A hug, a simple act of physical affection, can convey a myriad of emotions – love, support, comfort, and farewell. It’s a nonverbal language that transcends cultural barriers and linguistic…

The most dangerous weapon in the world is a system that convinces good people they are already making a difference. —Anonymous ProvocateurOur previous exploration of performative activism (below) …

The most dangerous w…

The most dangerous weapon in the world is a system that convinces good people they are already making a difference. —Anonymous ProvocateurOur previous exploration of performative activism (below) revealed a systemic disease of hollow rhetoric and calculated compassion. We exposed the theater of change where organizations and influencers perform empathy without substantive action. Now, we pivot from diagnosis to prescription—transforming critique into a definitive action plan specific to the nonprofit sector, emphasizing right upfront that passivity perpetuates the problem. Hollow Promise…

The road to hell is paved with good intentions and decorated with empty promises. ~ Ancient Proverb In 1984, a fast-food chain’s television commercial featured an elderly woman demanding “Where’…

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The road to hell is paved with good intentions and decorated with empty promises. ~ Ancient Proverb In 1984, a fast-food chain’s television commercial featured an elderly woman demanding “Where’s the beef?” while staring disappointedly at a tiny hamburger patty dwarfed by an enormous bun. The phrase quickly transcended its origins to become a cultural catchphrase challenging the substance behind any grandiose presentation. Today, as we examine the gap between proclaimed social responsibility and actual impact, that question resonates more powerfully than ever: beneath the impressive bu…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters mo…

Our ongoing series o…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most with our probing, unrehearsed questions coupled with the same from our Studio audience. Which brings us to our recent chat with Melissa Hughes. Melissa is a neuroscience geek, keynote speaker, and author. Her latest book, Happier Hour with Einstein: Another Round explores fascinating research about how the brain works and how to make it work better for greater happiness, well-being, and succes…

Love is the bridge between you and everything. —RumiIn a world that often feels fractured and cold, one force remains eternally powerful yet increasingly overlooked – love. Not just romantic lo…

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Love is the bridge between you and everything. —RumiIn a world that often feels fractured and cold, one force remains eternally powerful yet increasingly overlooked – love. Not just romantic love, but the profound, transformative love that connects humans at their deepest level, heals wounds, bridges divides, and lights the darkest corners of our existence. As we navigate through unprecedented global challenges, could love be the answer we’ve been seeking all along? Love, in its purest form, has always been humanity’s greatest strength. It’s what moves parents to sacrifice everyth…

While waiting for a train at a station in Atlanta, Georgia, a young man wearing dress pants and a button-down shirt sat on a bench. As he struggled with his tie, an older woman encouraged her husband …

While waiting for a …

While waiting for a train at a station in Atlanta, Georgia, a young man wearing dress pants and a button-down shirt sat on a bench. As he struggled with his tie, an older woman encouraged her husband to help. When the elderly man hunched over and began teaching the young man how to knot the tie, a stranger took a photo of the trio. When this photo went viral online, many viewers left comments about the power of random acts of kindness.In a world filled with darkness, let us be the light.Imagine a news cycle where headlines are filled not with tragedy, but with triumph. A world where storie…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters m…

Our ongoing series o…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most with our probing, unrehearsed questions coupled with the same from our Studio audience. Which brings us to our recent chat with Tony. In a thirty-plus career spent working with some of the world’s leading artists, David Bowie, The Police, U2, Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, REM, and Peter Gabriel to name but a few, Tony earned an irrefutable reputation running one of the UK’s foremost promo…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters m…

Our ongoing series o…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most with our probing, unrehearsed questions coupled with the same from our Studio audience. Which brings us to our recent chat with Tony. In a thirty-plus career spent working with some of the world’s leading artists, David Bowie, The Police, U2, Whitney Houston, Depeche Mode, REM, and Peter Gabriel to name but a few, Tony earned an irrefutable reputation running one of the UK’s foremost promo…

The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it. ―J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Remember when dandelions were magical wish-makers, not weeds? When cardboard boxes transforme…

The moment you doubt…

The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it. ―J.M. Barrie, Peter Pan Remember when dandelions were magical wish-makers, not weeds? When cardboard boxes transformed into spaceships and blanket forts held infinite possibilities? Somewhere between mortgage payments and Monday meetings, we misplaced our ability to see wonder in the ordinary. My wife Ali and I rediscovered our wonder on the Camino de Santiago (see more about our transformational pilgrimage below) not long ago, as we spent countless hours walking amongst glorious nature, paying close attention t…

The measure of our humanity is not found in the heights we achieve alone, but in how many hands we extend to others along the way. —Leonard PeltierLet us traverse the winding trail toward humanit…

The measure of our h…

The measure of our humanity is not found in the heights we achieve alone, but in how many hands we extend to others along the way. —Leonard PeltierLet us traverse the winding trail toward humanity together. Though we’ve faltered and strayed at times, our spirit remains unbroken. Standing atop each conquered mountain, we see an endless range of challenges stretching to the horizon. In this precious moment, we catch our breath and gaze upon the breathtaking panorama of our achievements, marveling at the distance traversed. Yet we dare not linger here – our newfound understanding of huma…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most…

Our ongoing series o…

Our ongoing series of Studio 360° “fireside chats” brings you face-to-face with some of the most intriguing human beings on the planet. We get to the essence of who they are and what matters most with our probing, unrehearsed questions coupled with the same from our Studio audience. Which brings us to our recent chat with Mark O’Brien. Most people think of Mark as a writer. He thinks of himself as a storyteller. Why wouldn’t he? He’s our resident gregarious Irishman. While he has innumerable stories of his own to tell, helping other people — and their companies — tell their stor…

There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people . . . religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin! —Linus Van Pelt  In the whimsical world of Peanuts, Linus Van Pelt’s unwaver…

There are three thin…

There are three things I have learned never to discuss with people . . . religion, politics, and the Great Pumpkin! —Linus Van Pelt  In the whimsical world of Peanuts, Linus Van Pelt’s unwavering belief in the Great Pumpkin, a mythical figure who delivers pumpkins to good children on Halloween night, often led to ridicule. Yet, his simple faith in the extraordinary serves as a poignant metaphor for our own divided world. While the Great Pumpkin may be a fictional character, the other two topics Linus avoids – religion and politics – are very real and often contentious. These subjec…

Together, we can build a future where “None of Us Are Home Until All of Us Are Home.”Calling All Media Partners: Help Us Spark Compassionate Change Are you someone or do you know someone who kno…

Together, we can bui…

Together, we can build a future where “None of Us Are Home Until All of Us Are Home.”Calling All Media Partners: Help Us Spark Compassionate Change Are you someone or do you know someone who knows someone in the Media (radio, TV, Print, Podcast, etc.) business who can help us shine the light on the unsheltered (homelessness) around the world? For many, encountering someone experiencing homelessness evokes a barrage of questions and assumptions. Are they lazy? Dangerous? Do they choose this life? These stereotypes paint an incomplete and often inaccurate picture. UNSHELTERED: None of Us A…

The only way to make sense of the world is to plunge into the street and build or destroy. —James BaldwinIn our increasingly polarized world, the need for genuine human connection has never been …

The only way to make…

The only way to make sense of the world is to plunge into the street and build or destroy. —James BaldwinIn our increasingly polarized world, the need for genuine human connection has never been more urgent. While Technology has connected us globally, it has simultaneously isolated us in digital echo chambers. To bridge these divides, we must cultivate a deeper understanding of ourselves and others. Here are some essential skills to foster connection in these fractured times. It’s time for us all to stop hitting the snooze buttons on our lives and what really matters by stepping up to f…

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Eleanor RooseveltHave you ever felt the electric anticipation of standing on the precipice of greatness? That tingling sen…

The future belongs t…

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. – Eleanor RooseveltHave you ever felt the electric anticipation of standing on the precipice of greatness? That tingling sensation when you know, deep in your bones, that everything you’ve worked for is about to crystallize into one perfect, shining instant? Life is a tapestry of moments, but some burn brighter than others. These are the moments that define us, that separate who we are from who we could be. They’re the crossroads where potential meets opportunity, where dreams collide with reality, and where our tr…

The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them. — Thomas Crum We all carry them — those uncomfortable moments frozen in time, waiting to b…

The quality of our l…

The quality of our lives depends not on whether or not we have conflicts, but on how we respond to them. — Thomas Crum We all carry them — those uncomfortable moments frozen in time, waiting to be resolved. Perhaps it’s the promotion discussion with your boss that ended awkwardly, the inheritance dispute that’s created a chasm between siblings, or the misunderstanding with a business colleague or oldest friend that neither of you has addressed for years. These unresolved conflicts aren’t just memories; they’re active forces shaping our present choices, influencing our relationship…

Hope is the anchor of the soul, firm and steadfast even in the roughest seas. – UnknownImagine yourself adrift in the vast expanse of the English Channel, the once tranquil waters now churning wit…

Hope is the anchor o…

Hope is the anchor of the soul, firm and steadfast even in the roughest seas. – UnknownImagine yourself adrift in the vast expanse of the English Channel, the once tranquil waters now churning with tempestuous waves. The sky, once a serene blue, is now a menacing gray, casting ominous shadows upon the sea. Fear gnaws at you as the storm rages on, threatening to swallow your small vessel whole. You’re lost, alone, and at the mercy of the elements. This was the terrifying reality faced by a group of friends who had ventured out on a boating trip, heedless of the forecasted stormy weather. …