Feb 15, 2020 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement, Strengths and Values
Over the past several years, I have deepened my understanding of the profound impact that having meaningful conversations can have on members of a family. The “philanthropy” conversation, the one about engaging in the larger world, opens up dialogue and creates...
Jan 18, 2020 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement
My suitcase lay open, half packed, on the floor. There is so much more to pack and I seem to be running out of time. How did I take so much away on vacation with me and why am I finding it difficult to corral all of my possessions- mostly clothes— into this one...
Nov 29, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement
On October 12, 2018, I boarded a plane to Los Angeles to celebrate the B’nai Mitzvah for the twins of one of my closest friends. The celebration was bound to be festive and the weekend plans were filled with some of the friends that know me best and whom I love...
Nov 29, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement
What does it mean to be generous? When we think of generosity, we tend to think on a large scale. Bill and Melinda Gates, Warren Buffett, Oprah, and other public figures whose largesse is on display. It is easy to think about generosity being an act of the elite...
Oct 27, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Purposeful Engagement, Self-discovery, Strengths and Values
I start each of my client engagements with a series of exercises designed to crystalize the values that each individual holds near and dear. It is through the knowing and holding of these values that allow an individual to fully explore oneself in relation to one’s...
Sep 27, 2019 | Essential Learning Center, Life Musings, Purposeful Engagement, Self-discovery
“If you want something, then you need to earn it.” is the money message embedded in my brain since I was old enough to want something for myself. I sold soft pretzels most every weekend at a suburban shopping center when I was 11, and I launched a party business,...
