After decades of research, we are coming to understand the incredible power relationships have to determine our health and well-being. We are perhaps also starting to understand, at least conceptually, that humanity functions best as a collective. Everyone suffers...
Recently, Craig Wanless gave a talk exploring the importance of relationships as they pertain to youth, Beyond Behaviours- What our Youth Really Need from Us. Afterwards, those in attendance had great questions, and a wonderful discussion emerged. One person wanted...
Celebrating the Resilience and Richness of Indigenous Cultures on National Indigenous Peoples Day! National Indigenous Peoples Day is a time to honor and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples. It is an opportunity for us to...
REAL is the title of our 2016 book and the 2023 documentary produced by Thrive Media about our work. Since 2016, REAL has become a buzzword to describe everything from products to people. What does REAL mean, and why is it our focus? Bottom line, we won’t feel alive...
The small daily decisions we make determine our direction in life. Life organizes itself around what and who we put into it. How we navigate conflict in all our relationships is critical to where we end up. Things happen that need to be talked about. Employees are...
Easter is a time for us to reconnect with loved ones and family, reflect on the year so far and have some time for renewal. The title of Easter remains a muted memory of Eostre, a goddess of the dawn who arrived from the east, bringing light and promise of new life,...
Happy International Women’s Day! I recently had the privilege of sponsoring the Leader of the Year award for the Woman of Worth awards. I received this award in 2019, and it was very meaningful to me. I spend my professional days helping people feel seen and heard....
I posted the following on Facebook the other day (edited): I was on the road during rush hour when a bus in front of me was looking to merging back in traffic. It was getting little help or cooperation from the two cars in front of me. They surged forward, narrowing...
Following on his last blog about ‘Being Your Best’, Duane delves into the “relational” quality that is essential to any and all evolutionary growth.
Duane elucidates the very personal and very subtle internal journey involved in choosing to be our best in every moment.