by Dr. Chris Johnson | Sep 15, 2014 | Attention, Consciousness, Embodied Leadership, Practice
What are you practicing these days? If practice makes perfect (as my first grade teacher said) or if practice makes better (as our aikido sensei teaches) or if practice simply makes possible, it makes good sense to know what we’re practicing. As human beings...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Sep 2, 2014 | Consciousness, Embodied Leadership, Learning, Mindfulness |
Earlier this summer I was looking for a possible getaway. Yet, I was not seeking a typical fun-in-the-sun event nor a grand adventure. A persistent longing for quiet and solitude had been ‘calling’ me for a few months in a very visceral way, so I looked...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | May 8, 2014 | Embodied Leadership
I almost didn’t pause to notice. I decided to take the train downtown this week en route to an event. Thinking I had allowed enough time, I thought I’d simply add a bit more currency to an old ticket and be ready to go. I pushed Vend to add $10.00 to my...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Mar 5, 2014 | Attention, Practice
Growing up my dad worked long hours. As construction company owner, he built homes for a living, which meant he could come and go as needed. I remember in the summertime he’d often come home for lunch. After we’d eaten, he’d sit in the low side...
by Brian Fippinger | Jan 24, 2014 | Attention, Learning
Ok, can you believe that January is two-thirds (2/3) over already? Yep, as I sit and type on this very snowy, very cold winter morning in Chicago it’s hard to believe that it is the 21st already. So, how are your 2014 resolutions going so far? The website Statistic...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Jan 9, 2014 | Attention, Embodied Leadership, Learning, Mindfulness
It actually came as a surprise, the sudden awareness of my felt need for rest. I was mindful enough to have known this year would be full of challenges, what with the bumps and scrapes of being newly married, the on-the-ground care in supporting both my parents with...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Oct 15, 2013 | Attention, Consciousness, Learning, Passion
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about setting intentions. Setting an intention for the day is like being on a much anticipated trip and deciding to explore on a side trip one day. You tune into your internal GPS system, set your intention to orient to where you...
by Brian Fippinger | Aug 22, 2013 | Attention, Culture
I am taking a short (very short) break from writing about finding your passion. Instead, I want to explore/explode some myths that the “experts” keep telling Job Seekers about what happens during your job search, and what’s important for the Job Seeker to think...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Aug 9, 2013 | Consciousness, Learning, Practice
Same old, same old . . . . the alarm buzzes, you startle awake, grab some breakfast, rush to get ready and avoid traffic as you begin your day. You try to remember your ‘to do’ list though your mind races onto the afternoon, to that important meeting, your family...
by Brian Fippinger | Aug 9, 2013 | Attention, Embodied Leadership |
On these pages you have read about how to be a Conscious Leader, about Conscious Businesses and how to face the world with Passion. We have always attempted to show positive examples and highlight people and businesses we admire. Today though, I feel compelled to...
