by McKenzie Wren | Apr 10, 2016 | Blog
… it is time to slow down. We know about slow food, slow medicine is on the rise and even slow travel and slow driving (which is wishful thinking in Atlanta!) I would add to that list, slow community development. There is obviously urgency in getting work done and...
by McKenzie Wren | Feb 8, 2016 | Blog
“Happiness runs in a circular motion” is a line from a Donovan song that I sang a lot as a child. I grew up watching How the Grinch Stole Christmas and there is that great moment when all the little Whos down in Whoville come out and make their way into a circle and...
by McKenzie Wren | Sep 8, 2015 | Blog
I used to feel that I had to have all the answers. In positions of responsibility and power, I thought if I demonstrated “not knowing” that I would be weak, or appear stupid or incompetent. Unfortunately, some of my bosses also reinforced this so it took...
by McKenzie Wren | Aug 20, 2015 | Blog
How often have you provided something to a co-worker or boss only to have them walk away without any acknowledgement of what you have given? How did that feel? It feels AWFUL, right? How often have you felt taken for granted at work? “Well, of course...
by McKenzie Wren | Aug 10, 2015 | Blog
“Only about one-third of the U.S. workforce strongly agrees that the mission or purpose of their company makes them feel their job is important,” A Gallup article on company purpose finds. Engaged employees who feel aligned with company brand...
