Last week, I listened to a wonderful podcast with Angel Kyodo Williams, a Buddhist priest and teacher. Her main point, per the Buddha: Life is uncomfortable. Lean in.
Roshi Joan Halifax
Alternatives in Action
Manifesta Salon
Manifesta is a woman-owned salon in Oakland where the founders articulate their three core values in designing their business model as well as the interior of their salon. These values are consulted at every business meeting and actively inform decisions about hiring, service offerings, and community partnerships.
YNPN Edition of Blue Avocado
Blue Avocado is a great resource for nonprofits, particularly this edition focused on younger professionals and completed in partnership with the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network. Subscribe free by visiting www.blueavocado.org.
Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education
How I Built This with Guy Raz
A podcast about innovators, entrepreneurs, and idealists, and the stories behind the movements they built.
Center for Courage & Renewal
Gratefulness
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving season, Gratefulness is full of prompts on living a grateful life. Enjoy. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
The Sheconomista Report
The Sheconomista Report: a weekly written by Lauren Lizardo. She chats about money and life for everyday ladies and entrepreneurs.
True Love with a Sidewalk Sign
Jesse Lyn Stoner's Blog
An excellent resource — great key points and lots of links. Jesse does great work and I recommend her blog.
Leadership Training
Consider taking the Strozzi Institute Leadership in Action One training. Transformative.
Books to help you navigate the hard convos
- Turning to One Another by Margaret Wheatley
- Gracious Space: A Practical Guide for Working Better Together, 2nd ed. by Patricia Hughes and Bill Grace, Center for Ethical Leadership in Washington State
- Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust by Adam Kahane
Inspiration on the Internet
Peace on the Inside: original wisdom and helpful commentary
Improvised Life: quirky examples of art, design, and culture
The What List: two women dish on fashion, food, and travel, a guilty pleasure that turned me on to Hoka One One shoes.
Peter Block's "Six Conversations" which is part of his Civic Engagement Series sponsored by A Small Group