by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Sep 29, 2021 | Current Events, Featured, Leadership
To our wonderful Clearmind Community, Last summer, we put out a statement indicating we stand for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Our hearts continue to hurt as a result of seeing racism starkly in action in the death of George Floyd last summer, evidence of...
by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Jun 5, 2020 | Current Events, Leadership
We have been deeply moved by the protests that have been taking place across the globe. At Clearmind, we believe in the fundamental importance of real, authentic connection, which cannot take place where one party is unable to see another as fully human due to the...
by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Nov 18, 2018 | Leadership
The first pre-requisite for vulnerable communication is a positive relationship intention. If you are speaking just to be ‘right’ about a person or situation, it isn’t vulnerable, it is defensive. So every vulnerable communication should start with a declaration of...
by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Nov 17, 2018 | Leadership
Most workplace problems are relational problems, and are at the root of staff morale issues, absenteeism, and low productivity. We want to feel passionate about our work, because we recognize how much time and energy we will spend in the workplace. However, as...
by Catherine and Duane O'Kane | Oct 14, 2018 | Personal Growth
Note: this post is a continuation from Happiness is a By-Product, Not a Goal – Part 1. If you haven’t read that yet, please start there. We develop this basement early in life. We operate primarily from our emotions all through our childhoods. Our thinking...
