A PERSONAL STORY

Some of you may know: The origin of my "transformation" expertise was civil rights activism in the 1960's and 1970's when, as a small child,  I marched at my mother's side for the right to education for the disabled.

Alone or with my brother David, I/we give motivational speeches to groups about individual transformation as well as the ability to transform a larger "system." We share stories about personal growth, hope, and the power one person has to change the world.

So many times I've heard people frustrated by the constraints of their individual situation. Our experiences make us the unique individuals we are. Despite our constraints we can all make a difference. In doing so, we can make a difference for ourselves as well as others.

It's up to each of us to determine what kind of difference we will make in this world.

From our experiences, we believe the possibilities are endless.

Wishing you peace, hope, and joy this holiday season.

Giving Thanks: Pass It On!

I have a lot to be thankful for this year. My list of gratitude is 100% related to people and not things. Many thanks to clients, supporters, colleagues, family and friends for making this year so fulfilling and rewarding. Please read on  to see the complete thank you. After you do so, I encourage you to pass it on. Let's make the gratitude contagion more popular than H1N1!

The Gift of Being Present

As business people, we learn that focus leads to success. It can also lead to great joy. Use your skills of focus to be present in the moment--especially during the holidays. It's a great gift to your family, friends, and even strangers. You may find it is also a terrific gift to yourself. Read on for the full article on the gift of being present.

Have an Altruistic Holiday: Top 10 Gift Ideas

Turn holiday gifts into "giving and doing" -- something to benefit your community and the world. You might be surprised to know what a single dollar can do: With ONE DOLLAR you can buy 7 meals or 50 days of fresh water. Can you believe it? Instead of buying a lottery ticket, put a coupon in holiday cards and say that you bought a child 50 days of clean water and may have saved a life! Read on for a list of 10 financially inexpensive giving options. They all have tremendous impact. Each one can make a substantial difference to someone’s life.