Through the Darkness & Ashes, We Create Possibility

Through the Darkness & Ashes, We Create Possibility

They want us to believe the story is over.That the fire has burned too long,that the wreckage is all that remains,that nothing can rise from the ashes.But we know better.We are the children of thosewho built from scraps,who created from nothing,who turned loss into...
Mapping the Ecosystem: Start With Simple Loops

Mapping the Ecosystem: Start With Simple Loops

In the last blog post, we identified the elements of a system. We begin to think about the interrelationships between the elements and begin building “loops.” Loops are like chain reactions. One chain link leads to another link and eventually the chain circles back...
System elements and their interconnectedness

System elements and their interconnectedness

When our consultants introduce systems thinking one of the favorite videos we share is How Wolves Change Rivers. Take a minute and notice the elements of Yellowstone Park’s ecosystem. Trees, forests, birds, deer, beaver, otters, ducks, coyotes, rabbits, hawks, ravens,...
Are you feeling burned out?

Are you feeling burned out?

Are you feeling burnout? Are you feeling discouraged or unmotivated?  Me too.  Burnout is not just about being overworked. It is about no longer feeling the impact of your efforts. It is about being discouraged. When these feelings start to itch, we can...