by Dr. Chris Johnson | Sep 8, 2016 | Attention, Learning, Practice, Resilience |
Resilience, springing back into shape after being stretched or bent, requires cultivation just like the perennials in my garden. A critical first step, like noticing it’s time to water the flowers before they dry out or to pull weeds before they take over the entire...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Apr 1, 2016 | Attention, Culture, Passion, Purpose
Whatever our work, we spend an awful lot of time there. Here at Q4 we love to talk about passion at work (since we support enjoying work!) and bringing our whole selves into the workplace. Yet what does that actually look like, particularly since we’re...
by Dr. Chris Johnson | Dec 14, 2015 | Attention, Passion, Purpose, Resilience |
I don’t know about you, but over these past weeks and months I’ve become increasingly perturbed by the violence all around us, in our backyards, our communities, across the globe. I find myself agitated and afraid at times; I struggle with the intensity of...
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...
