Some of the most masterful baristas in the U.S. gathered in a hotel lobby in Minneapolis for their annual competition last month, judged by their peers. But this year was different. More excitement. And pressure. Coffee growers, café owners and other baristas and coffee lovers from around the world can watch them [...]
Give away downloadable, eco-friendly house plans – and make money? Others could adapt this startup’s healthy Me2We path to profitability, using their kind of expertise. Plus you could enjoy the camaraderie that comes from collaborating on projects that benefit people around the world.
Here’s the story. Working with the highest-rated makers of home [...]
The same day I interviewed interactive games expert for families (one label for this multi-talented woman), Kris Bordessa I gathered several unsuspecting friends to play the paper clips game she described to me. Among them were a cabinet maker, psychologist and angel investor. Frankly I was surprised at who most
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Imagine watching your meeting unfold as an illustrated map – soon after each person speaks. See how ideas intersect. Where the conversation is going. That’s how visionary graphic facilitation guru, David Sibbet supports a group in seeing – together – what they are co-creating.
Dave started doodling meetings in his notebook way back when he was [...]
… consider this. People rise to power being ruthless and manipulative. That’s a popular view anyway. Yet some studies show, ”that leaders often emerge from communities not because they are ruthless, but because they are skilled at managing social relationships.”
Here’s the paradox that actually seems inevitable. When you gain power, people treat you [...]
Got a minute for a recap of what’s happened so far? See the lecture offered by University of Pennsylvania intellectual historian, Alan Charles Kors. Unfortunately, you’ll need Real Player to view it. Below is a written summary. Hopeful notes: (for some) irrigation strengthens community and (for more of us) the many benefits inherent in [...]
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