There is a part of us that is very wise and is extremely adept at coming up with solutions and thinking things through. To thrive amidst chaos and upset, we should undoubtedly listen to the wise part of us. It is this part of my right thinking mind that came up with the great idea… Read More »
Are you following money blueprints that aren’t yours? Did you take thinking and behaviors that were handed down to you just like Mother’s mac and cheese recipe or Big Momma’s finger licking pound cake? Thoughts and behaviors are fine as long as they’re yours and honor your life’s vision. We march along running our lives… Read More »
Can you imagine working for one hour and getting a $24 million dollar pay check? What about reading an alert that says twenty four million dollars was just deposited into your account? I don’t know about ya’ll but I would be doing all kinds of back flips and oh shits… Since that probably is not… Read More »
When I began thinking of writing this piece, I had several fears. As a man, when you call women to task, you are always placing yourself in the role of being misunderstood and labeled sexist and misogynistic. Whenever a member of a particular group dares to critically examine the thinking or behavior of another group… Read More »
Dear Mr. Porter, This is a raving, rabid fan letter. Many years ago, I saw a video of you singing “Love is on the Way” and it was magical. I silently cried and sent a prayer to you knowing that if you were to survive and thrive inside this game you would need support by… Read More »
Although I have been a performance artist for more than twenty years, I have yet to become a household name or limit myself to only performing for money or supporting myself as an artist. Like so many of my friends, I was lead to believe that paying dues ( no health insurance, money for basic… Read More »
Most jobs suck… Admit it! You long to be heard, seen and celebrated for who you are and how you deal with life. According to JeVon McCormick in his wonderful new book on leadership, Modern Leader, we are no longer in a space where we talk about change, innovation and a bunch of other words… Read More »
When I refer to the Boogeyman, I am always and only referring to bullies and things that menace us and leave us unable to self design our lives. Anything that causes ongoing grief, upset and an inability for us to move forward must be eliminated. Whether it’s the bully on the schoolyard, in the office… Read More »
At a recent meeting and in couple’s counselling all over the world, the same tired tune is played. We don’t communicate. When I recently heard this statement, I gently offered the insight that no we don’t have a communication issue; we have an accountability issue. So much of what passes for communication in the work… Read More »
Can I be honest for a moment? I live for drama and mass confusion. At the edge of sanity and looking to take a leap into confusion, the unknown completely turns my frown upside down. And here’s the really honest part… That was how I used to live. In my twenties, there was nothing more… Read More »