What the President secretly did at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Wow. This made me sob. Thank you Joshua Dubois for giving us a peek into the character of President Obama. I don't care what anyone thinks of his politics – for or against - Doing a good job or not. This man is an amazing human being - To have the strength, authenticity, ... [Read more]
Reflections in Radioland: Leadership, Trauma & Gun Control
I co-hosted another radio show with Xander Gibb on Saturday. We dedicated it to the victims of Sandy Hook, as it was the third anniversary of this tragedy, and John Lennon, as it is the 35th anniversary of his death. Xandermonium Talk Show Regardless of where you stand on the gun control issue, one thing is clear: The United States has a problem ... [Read more]
Magic Monday: Leadership & Trauma
Words of Manic Monday by The Bangles and modified by Susan Shaner. Musician: Dan Brodax. Where can you find the magic at work today? Today is the third anniversary of Sandy Hook. I am particularly aware of this since I live 15 minutes from the school. When traumas of this nature strike, we are effected on all levels. In the case of Sandy Hook, it ... [Read more]
Reflections in Radio Land: Holidays & Integrating Grief
Here is my first radio show with Xander Gibb. Thank you Xander! I enjoyed the show. We talked about celebrating the holidays, managing ourselves as multi-dimensional people, and our guest was Margret Echeverria. She talked about her experience with her son dying from SIDS. Xandermonium Episode 155 © Copyright 2015 Sage Leadership Strategies, LLC ... [Read more]
Follow-up Friday: What Helps With Processing Shock & Grief
Monday’s post asked the question: what helps with exercising self-care in processing grief and looking for ways to help those effected by the loss of a loved one? In my own reflection I noticed: Recognizing this is important - grieving is a process and has a timing all it’s own. I need to be kind and gentle with myself. The sadness and grief I ... [Read more]
Working with Shock & Grief
Last Monday, I said I would post an entry every week on Magic Mondays, with a Follow-up Friday. Sometimes we can have the best laid plans… And then life hits us in the face. I was getting ready to post a completely different blog entry today when I got an email from a fellow yoga instructor, that stopped me in my tracks. A friend of mine, who ... [Read more]