Inspirational

In a fast-moving digital world, there’s something intrinsically healing about the slowing down that gardening requires. The feeling of dirt under our nails, watering and watching something grow; the patience, the practice, the stilling of the mind. It’s no wonder that gardening and happiness go hand in hand. In fact, simply breathing in Mycobacterium vaccae, […]

Bobby Berk began recognizing how design affects our brains at an early age. He remembers sitting in his firetruck-red bedroom at age 5 or 6 and feeling anxiety from the loud color of the curtains, rugs, bedspread and even walls. Not feeling at peace in his room, he told his mom he wanted to buy

Accomplished guitar maker Brian Calhoun is the co-founder of Rockbridge Guitars. While you may not recognize the company’s name, there’s a good chance you’ve heard one of its high-end acoustic guitars strummed by one of your favorite musicians. The roster of celebrities who have not only performed with Rockbridge Guitars but have publicly sung its

It’s a cold, overcast day in March when I climb a narrow ladder onto a small boat docked in Port Gamble, on Washington’s majestic Olympic Peninsula. The rain threatens to make an appearance, but my fellow seaweed-obsessed boatmates and I are outfitted in our best Pacific Northwest-appropriate gear, ready for the adventure before us. As

Kris Carr is changing the way people use their energy in business and in life. As a recognized wellness entrepreneur and cancer thriver, she teaches entrepreneurs what a strong sense of self and growth mindset can do to push their health and wealth forward. I first met Carr 10 years ago at a Hay House

There’s something about this time of year that brings a sense of reflection and renewal. Whether you’re starting a business, restructuring your team or mulling over the idea of adding new training and leadership skills to your repertoire, our goal is to inspire you to move the needle forward. The theme of this issue is

Mirela Sula’s inspiration to found the Global Woman Club came when she was an outreach worker for survivors of domestic violence in London. In her outreach work, she realized one of the biggest barriers to leaving an abuser is limited or total lack of access to money, since perpetrators of abuse often control their partners’

A few years ago, ghostwriter Marcia Layton Turner met with a potential client for the first time. The meeting went well—the client had a clear idea for the book and Turner thought they might be a good fit. She scheduled a second meeting to talk about the book in more detail. “It was during that

Visionaries run fast. They have big dreams and big goals and assume that everyone is right there with them. And while qualities such as ambition, forthrightness and creativity are necessary for driving innovation, growth and action, they can also be a liability if not managed correctly. Without self-awareness, ambitious leaders can inadvertently leave their teams