Putting Character Back into Competition by Fatima Doman The original meaning of the verb “to compete” is “competere,” which means “to strive together.” Today, however, many of us think of competition in terms of rivals and contention. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Photographer Kevin Garrett suffered a brain injury when his car was struck from the rear on his way to a photo shoot. David Johnson, also a photographer, learned...

Celebrating a Micro-Moment of Positive Connection by Linda D. Wiesinger The adventure started when I saw a slow-moving object in the middle of the road. I hit the brakes, pulled up close, stopped and got out of the car—leaving the door open and the flashers on as a warning to anyone who might pull up behind me. And there it was—this wonderful turtle (a snapping turtle, I think). A young mother came along, pushing her child in a...

by Phoebe Atkinson and Lori Tuominen “What happens if we turn our attention to what is most valuable, life-giving, and vibrant in a human system?” —Ronald Fry, PhD, professor of Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University That is a question that Wholebeing Institute is in the midst of exploring. In our earlier post, we wrote about creating WBI’s AI Summit in April, and Maria Sirois, lead facilitator for the Summit,...

by Arlen Solodkin When I think about how CiPP influenced my life, I am guided to reflect on the way in which I was able to embrace my own power, hold my own vision, and unite with others to make it a reality. I have always been very interested in learning, and I have always had the yearning to share the tools and the teachings that have shaped my life for the better. A couple of years ago, I decided to create an Institute in Mexico City,...

“Talk for Two” Set for Sunday, July 29, 2018 by the Thrive Now Boston Team Thrive Now Boston is made of a group of volunteers—many of whom are CiPP alumni—who design “WOW experiences” that bring people together to feel happier. We recently held our first event at the Brewer Fountain near the Park Street T. We called this special event Grati-Tuesday. Our intention was to inspire the practice of gratitude by asking people who...

by Denise Riebman I fell in love with Kanelstang in Denmark. While the Scandinavian men are very attractive, Kanelstang is not the name of my vacation fling. Nope, it’s the Danish word for cinnamon buns. As I sat in the café eating one each morning (and often again in the afternoon), I observed the elements that I believe make up the Danish holy grail for career happiness. 1. Bicycles Rush hour in Copenhagen is a mad dash of...