by Lucy Shenouda | May 29, 2020 | Perspective, Self-Authorship
Lens There are a multitude of ways to perceive the world, using our eyes, our ears, our senses. Through various lenses, perspectives. We each process the world differently, in a continuous spectrum of shades that change over time. The pragmatic lens. The spiritual...
by Lucy Shenouda | May 28, 2020 | Change, Courage, Leadership, Perspective
Livelihood. Today’s word is inspired by the picture in this post. I imagined a young man or woman using the bicycle as a means to their livelihood, their life. I see four words. Live, Lively, Hood, and Livelihood. Multiple meanings that connect to each other...
by Lucy Shenouda | May 27, 2020 | Change, Mindset, Perspective
Ever since the 23rd of March 2020, I catch a glimpse through a word. Just One Word. It carries me through the day. This word comes from thoughtful reflection in solitude or shared in conversation. This daily practice helps me to connect to a thought, signal, mantra....
by Lucy Shenouda | May 15, 2019 | Attitude, Perspective, Self-Authorship
Language and words fascinate me. I find joy in understanding the connections between concepts and ideas. Between thoughts and deeds. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of ‘creative tension’. Creative tension was popularized by Peter Senge, author...
by Lucy Shenouda | Apr 21, 2019 | Change, Mindfulness, Perspective, Uncertainty
It’s hard to slow down at any time of the year, to practice patience. And, it’s particularly hard during a change of seasons. Real and metaphoric. And, it’s that time of year, again. Back to school. Back to work … well, we were still working and at a...
by Lucy Shenouda | Jun 21, 2018 | Diversity, Mindset, Perspective
Leading across generations in today’s diverse five-generation workforce is a privilege. With expansive opportunities and challenges as multi-coloured as the generations themselves, we have much to explore and learn. We’ll explore the differences that shape each...