Leading with Love: Listening, Response-Ability, Empowering Others

Humble Lessons and Inspired Visions: New Years Reflections!

New Years marks a moment to reflect on lessons learned and visions sparked. And as I said last year in my 2013 New Years blog, what I value most is an ever deepening connection to one’s true source of inner power, brought forward through deliberate choices and committed behavior. The League of Awesomeness is built on the reality that we each have massive untapped potential to live truly meaningful, impactful and inspired lives, yet this potential must be actualized through...

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The (Super)Hero’s Journey of Buckminster Fuller

Sometimes a Superhero is born from the depths of loss, grief, depression and even suicide. Sometimes, it takes going to rock bottom to find your deepest purpose for living. And so it is with the towering figure of Buckminster Fuller. Bucky, as he liked to be called, is an amazing story of tragedy and triumph. Seriously, when I learned about the twists and turns of this man’s life, I felt humbled and awed by who this man decided to become,...

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Solstice Post: Empowering Visionary Leadership Through Being Decisive

Happy Solstice! This time of the year represents peak heat, peak energy and peak action (at least in the northern hemisphere). So in celebration of summer solstice, and all the activity that comes with it, the League brings you an article on the science of being decisive in your actions. Being decisive in your actions has everything to do with optimizing and excelling in all areas of your life, and forms a cornerstone of visionary leadership. And today, I share...

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Mr. Rogers–The unique philosophy of a real-Life Superhero

So, this is obviously a man that needs no introduction. Furthermore, this is a man that spoke more eloquently than I do; so I will save you from trying to give my own voice to his deep philosophy of love, acceptance, peace and justice, and let him speak for himself. The guiding philosophy of Mr. Rogers: • We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say “It’s not my child, not my community, not...

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Ralphie’s 7 Rules for Staying Healthy & Happy Through the Holidays

You’ll shoot your eye out! Theme song to listen to while reading As we pass the mid-point of December, like clockwork I start to get a head-to-toe current of electric excitement. Is it the anticipation of time off? Is it the promise of presents? Is it the fabulous feasting? Nay, it is the seasonal arrival of Ralphie’s adventure through kid-dom that we fondly know as A Christmas Story. December marks my annual trip to the Parker family’s home of Hohman, Indiana,...

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Magic Is Everywhere

On days where I feel so far from all the awesomeness that is inside of me (yes, this does happen), it can feel like the whole world is grey and dull. Do you know what I mean? It’s on days like these that it becomes the MAIN PRIORITY to get me back in touch with the inner and outer magic. So I’ve made a video to help remind me when I am in need of magic remembering, and I offer...

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5 Ways to tell if you are a real-life Superhero

You’re a real Superhero. Hey, you don’t have to convince me–I see you inspired and active all over the place: • Using your detective skills like Batman to hunt down the owner of the $4,000 you found on the street • Helping envision and implement Denmark’s first bike-only highway • Are part of independent yet collaborative groups worldwide creating a coherent and cohesive Occupy manifesto Or maybe the most super-heroic action of all: random acts of high-fiving kindness: In short–you are someone that...

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