Did you know that the rest of the Zing Collaborative team is made up of educators?

Collectively, my community - and in many ways our country - seemed to move into the darker phases of grief on Monday. This is unprecedented, this is filled with uncertainty, this is devastating for many people in so many different ways, this is scary.

We are in a strange time. While most of us plan and prepare for many things, planning and preparing for a global pandemic feels like a whole new world.

Beneath the surface, we carry the experiences of our lifetimes.

Many well-intentioned culture initiatives fail. In a best case scenario of failure, we learn some things and try again.

Myth: Coaching our team members at work is hard and takes a lot of time.

Here’s a list of favorite books I’ve read this year - grouped by Overall Favorites, Work-Related Favorites, and a third category, serving as a catch-all for the Unique and Undecided.

Looking for an alternative to shopping, or a way to hide out from the chaos in a constructive way?

PSA, with love, as we move toward the new year.

Aaah, the lost (to many) art of the hand-written thank you note.

If you’re thinking about taking the leap toward entrepreneurship, here are a few things to reflect on.

Gratitude has become a bit of a buzzword the last several years.

How do we ensure our actions and our words and our lives align with our values and what we hold dear?

Call it a saboteur, a gremlin, or a thinking trap. Call it resistance, or the voice in your head

I recently found myself answering some questions from a potential client about the coaching process.

Cadillac problems can be described as problems of privilege.

It’s back-to-school season, which means that the grills and outdoor rugs and patio furniture and colorful poolside goodies have been replaced by pencils and colored folders and notebooks since early July.

Forest fires in the Amazon aren’t new. Fire is a common tactic used by some farmers to clear space for cattle grazing for beef production.

Most entrepreneurs and makers I work with deeply value creativity and originality.

Beyond the fireworks and barbecues, the Fourth of July provides an opportunity for reflection.