The slow food movement is about taking time to prepare good, clean, food from local ingredients and food sources, and educating people on taste and the nutritional benefits of natural food.  In the time it takes to craft a fresh, healthy meal, time itself is subdued by the process. There’s no rush to get there [...]

In times of collective tragedy, it’s easy to see how we’re all connected. But when the dust settles and we return to the day-to-day struggles in our own lives, that’s when our sense of connection can fall apart. In my experience, personal difficulties—even successes—can work to alienate me from others.  There’s an interior monologue running [...]

 I see it everywhere. It’s in self-help books, on TV talk and reality shows, and observed in online conversations—and personas. “I feel good about myself.” “I’m the best.” “You’re wrong. I’m right.” “I know more than you do.” There it is.  The mantra of American life.  It’s imperative to be right, to “own” your brand, [...]

Someone said to me recently that self-serving philosophies spread faster than altruistic ones. A practice that advances a personal agenda is more popular than an action that is primarily for the benefit of others. While I accept my friend’s practical observation, I have a hard time with it. Clearly, an ideal scenario would be a [...]

Tune out the news and media chatter on occasion and look around at the simple examples of people helping one another through trying times. Keep an eye out for signs of enterprise, for those people building from a foundation of principle and purpose. Goodness is here, everywhere—it’s just obscured by the noise of life sometimes.

I’ve always wanted to know a philosopher. Imagine being able to make a quick call to learn the origins of a particular theory, to get the ancients’ perspective on an ethical dilemma or to discover exactly how derivative a seemingly original idea might be. Hi!  Can you share a good quote about wisdom? “The mark of [...]

I had an entertaining interview recently with Rob McNealy on his blog radio show, Startup Story Radio. Rob’s passion is to use social media to evangelize about small businesses, and coaching entrepreneurs. I am grateful to Rob for giving me the the opportunity to talk about 3Lunches at length. Have a listen and share your [...]

  Here’s what a perfect friend-coach looks like: One who listens to exactly what you’re saying. A person with the ability to place his or her personal issues aside to focus on you. Someone who thinks creatively and is open to talking through issues. A compassionate, but active friend who wants you to succeed – [...]

3Lunches is meant to facilitate sharing between two people, and there is simply nothing more wonderful than when a person reaches out and offers time, knowledge, and experience to you. There’s no other way to describe it; it feels like love. It happened to me just last week. Iggy Pintado, author of the new book, [...]

So, here you are…sitting across the table from your coachee. What now? Between ordering lunch and being served, your coachee should have enough time to outline the issue. There’s no need for a huge preamble. Rating 3.00 out of 5 [?]