Lead with Leverage

“The value of corporate involvement lies as much in expertise as it does in monetary support.“ – – Bill Gates Sometimes volunteer opportunities are not challenging enough. There. I said it. Volunteers are looking for challenges and meaningful ways to...

Believe in Sheela

We say, Sisters are doin’ it for themselves, standin’ on their own two feet~Annie Lennox I want you to believe in Sheela.  She is  a leader of Opportunity International’s Baba Trust Group meeting in Chennai, India. Nineteen women have joined together to...

The Power of Bicycles

Do something wonderful, people may imitate it. Albert Schweitzer The holidays are all about the shiny new bicycle under the tree on Christmas morning.  I remember when I was a kid, I saw my first  “big girl” bike as my road to freedom and independence. I could...

Combating Hunger. Creating Opportunity

I love New Years. I love taking the time to reflect on the past 12 months. I love the dreaming and scheming about what the New Year will hold for me. I dig it! Every year I designate a charity or non profit as my “philanthropic project” for the year. I...

Helping People See…..

  Earlier this month I wrote a post about storytelling and how a good story always invites you in to participate and moves you to action. A lot of people enjoyed the post and were kind enough to send me some great feedback. If you missed it you can find it here...