PinnedMember-onlyHurt enough to healI live in Boulder, CO, just up the street from the King Sooper’s where 10 people were murdered on Monday. I was in the middle of writing a blog post about the Atlanta shootings and the many other ways in which the violence of our history in this country needs…Boulder3 min readBoulder3 min read
Jun 30, 2021Member-onlyKOAN: Amplify Your Impact — Making the Most of Mission-Driven LeadershipBuilding truly mission-driven organizations is a worthy, if challenging, cause. We understand the principles: define a purpose, inspire people to bring their best thinking and full extent of their talents to bear to achieve it, foster a sense of connection and community that has members receive real benefit and gratification…Leadership4 min readLeadership4 min read
Apr 24, 2021Member-onlyFlight of the BumblebeeLit Up — April’s Prompt: DistractionPoetry1 min readPoetry1 min readPhoto by Carolien van Oijen on UnsplashFlight of the Bumblebee----
Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyBy the BellsThere is a place where sun crosses into shadowMaroon Bells1 min readMaroon Bells1 min readMaroon Bells — Summer Shadows — © Jennifer Simpson, 2020By the Bells----
Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyFrida in Flow“At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can,” she remarked one day, after much water had passed under the bridge of her life. As it turns out, life is a twisting and winding adventure, if we allow it to be. Having been…Frida Kahlo3 min readFrida Kahlo3 min read
Mar 26, 2021Member-onlyInnovating a Better WorldAlmost exactly 10 years ago, I came across Jane Chen, a pioneering entrepreneur who designed an innovative incubator to save children in the developing world. I first came across Jane’s work on a trip to the Stanford d.school where her class project led to this pioneering invention. At the time…Leadership2 min readLeadership2 min read
Nov 11, 2016In search of silver linings…Ok, I’ll admit that since I woke up on Wednesday morning, I’ve been searching for some way to make sense of where we are today and where we go from here. Stunning, right?! I’m sure I’m the only one. In the spirit of full disclosure, I campaigned for Hillary, I…4 min read4 min read
