As a therapist I talk to people on a daily basis who suffer from anxiety, depression, and general stress. Often this stress is related to work. According to statistics from the last decade and a half, the vast majority (about three quarters) of employees report experiencing some level of disengagement from their job. I believe that much of the disengagement and stress people experience at work is rooted in our assumptions and beliefs about the nature of business. 

In my latest article for elep...
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As a therapist my business is clearly all about relationships. For the success of therapy the relationship between the therapist and client is essential. But could it be that this is the case for other types of business as well? It appears that if you get too wrapped up in thinking about profit, maximizing profit, and cutting cost, relationships fall by the wayside. This may actually undermine the value and success of a business in the long term.

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Wow, it's been a while since I last blogged. In my last post I discussed the book The Shambhala Principle which talks about creating an enlightened society, based on the recognition of humanity's basic goodness. Since I read this book I have been thinking a lot about how we can create an enlightened society in practical terms. I have come to the conclusion that business is going to be an essential ingredient. 

Here is an article I wrote for elephant journal that goes deeper into this topic. In...
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