How do you stay in your growth zone? How are you fed, and what do you do to keep it going? Here are some things that are working for me right now.

How will you know when you need to change course? Often we (and others) are so invested in our plan, or so enmeshed on one point of view, or so wedded to an idea, that we don’t know when to bail. Make decisions more objectively and less personally.

How can we capture the innocent toddler joy of conquering something new to fuel our growth zone?

What makes groups special, and how can you nurture that? The concept of the "third entity" in a group context refers to the idea that when individuals come together in a group, a new entity or dynamic emerges that is distinct from the sum of its individual members. This

"You get out what you put in." Vulnerability can lead to a more authentic, connected and fulfilling life.

When you are facing limited options, stress may be limiting your ability to problem solve. Most likely, the options are not as bleak as you think they are. What is happening and what can you do to see more clearly?

Flying home from a weekend of racing classic wooden boats in Maine, filled with great memories and a warm heart, it’s hard not to compare the sportsmanship, camaraderie, and Corinthian spirit I just experienced to my usual one-design racing in “plastic” boats (as they are known to some!). The culture of the different types of racing can be markedly different. Organizational and community culture is a special thing. How does your culture create efficiencies, customer loyalty, employee satisfaction, and a strong brand value?

For my birthday, I was given the gift of growth. It was wrapped in near misses and tied with a ribbon of humility. Ouch. Wow.

Recently, there was something that was intimidating me. A coach asked me, "When did you do something well despite being intimidated?" All of a sudden, I remembered standing on a dock facing a boat full of crew that had no idea who I was.