So often in our quest to create meaningful change, it’s easy to forget about the contribution of the seemingly simpler aspects of our work, like how our daily actions and presence in the world contributes to the change itself.

A number of years ago, I helped develop a series of trainings on being an ambassador in our work.  The idea was that ultimately, whether we realize it or not, we each wind up serving as an ambassador – a representative – for the
topic, group, organization or coalition we are involved with or work for.

How we act, what we say, how we say it – how we simply show up in our dealings with partners or the public – reflects back not just on us as individuals but on the organization or group as a whole.  A positive interaction with an individual can create a positive impression of the organization; a negative interaction can leave lasting damage.

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How do you know you’re making a difference?  What helps you know that you’re moving in the direction you want to head? For me, it’s energizing and helpful to take time to reflect and review my goals and plans, to check in with myself on where I am headed. And while it’s great to see […]

The other day, this thought suddenly popped into my head:  everyone, everywhere, is creating new ideas, solutions, projects from nothing. We’re all making it up.  Out of thin air. I feel a bit silly writing it, as the essence of creativity is to make something new, but it seemed like a revelation to me when […]