This book was like taking my soul to the most relaxing, nourishing spa imaginable. I love anything that spins counter-culture and this book is it! Parker Palmer shares in his DVD (Circle of Trust, it comes with the book) how participants get in touch with their inner truth. He gives you the skills to develop … Continue reading Book Review – A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer
The first few pages of Marc Bekoff’s book ‘The Animal Manifesto’ drew me in like a moth to a light where I stayed glued to the last page. If you’ve ever thought you’re the only one with a soft spot in your heart for animals, this book will show you that you’re not alone. If … Continue reading Animal Manifesto – Speaking without making others wrong
On May 16th Jet City Improv hosted the 2nd Annual Karaoke Performance benefiting Wing-It Production and it’s Education Department. All proceeds went to the At Risk Youth Education. What a great way to raise money for a worthy cause! People who wanted to perform donated $25 each to be on stage, participants paid $20 to … Continue reading Fundraising for At Risk Youth
Are you tired of business as usual? Clare Segal and Bernard Ross help you explore where your business is related to your mission and then guide you to an action plan for better results. If you know what you want to accomplish but your staff isn’t with you, Chapter 9 & 10 help you change … Continue reading Book Review – Breakthrough Thinking for Nonprofit Organizations
In an Improvisation class, the teacher gently called me a pimp. I asked a question when I already knew the answer. They refer to this as pimping (or getting someone else to do the work for you.) I was busted and I knew it was true! I read that 80% of the questions are really … Continue reading Do you have Pimps in your Audience?
In a Fitzmaurice Voice Class, the instructor leads us through a meditation connecting us to our spine. We send energy up every vertebra with color and energy. Feeling present and fully grounded in our own skin, our guide said, “There… now you’ve got your own back.” When standing up for your cause, if you’re looking … Continue reading Back Yourself Up
What’s the goal of your meeting? If it’s simply to deliver information, most rooms are fine. But if your meeting is intended to draw out the wisdom of the soul, you’ll want to find a place that invites it. Parker Palmer compares the results of groups who meet in rooms with inappropriate ceiling height, loud … Continue reading Nonprofit Meetings: Choosing Your Space makes a Difference
Work Smarter not Harder: Percussion Discussion Have you ever had something inside you that wanted expression, but you just didn’t have the words? What happens if it stays inside without an outlet? What happens if you keep putting others’ needs before your own? I visited the Family Resource Center where Wendy Pender hosted a Health … Continue reading
Funny I should be writing about this. Commitment brings up ideas of marriage, which so far… I’ve avoided. But studying with Mark Sutton at WingIt Productions in Seattle, I learned how being committed to your actions and words actually gives you more freedom. More freedom? I’m all for it. When you take a stand, trust … Continue reading Commitment is the key for more Freedom and Power
The 16th Annual Washington State Nonprofit Conference is April 29th, 2010. Are you ready? If you’ve ever walked away from a conference thinking it was nice, but the investment didn’t really pay off, use these tips for a whole different experience. If you’re willing to do your share, this conference will transform your nonprofit organization … Continue reading Going to the WA State Nonprofit Conference? Use these Tips to Make the Most of It