October 28, 2018

378: The Way to Stay Grounded, with Parker Palmer

Parker Palmer: On the Brink of Everything Parker Palmer is the founder and senior partner emeritus of the Center for Courage & Renewal and is a world-renowned writer, speaker, and activist who focuses on issues in education, community, leadership, spirituality and social change. He is the author of the newly published book, On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old*. Key Points “The unexamined life is not worth living.” —Socrates Encourage people to examine the fears they have about looking inward. When we befriend what we are afraid of, it will become our friend. “If you can’t get out of it, get into it.” —Outward Bound motto Focus on building goodwill in your business because it repays many times over. Resources Mentioned On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old by Parker Palmer* The New Better Off: Reinventing the American Dream by Courtney Martin* Outward Bound Book Notes Download my highlights from On the Brink of Everything in PDF format (free membership required). Related Episodes CFL232: How to Manage Your Inner Critic CFL308: The Power of Solitude CFL363: The Path of Humble Leadership Activate Your Free Coaching for Leaders Membership Get immediate access to my free, 10-day audio course, 10 Ways to Empower the People You Lead. Give me 10 minutes a day for 10 days to get the most immediate, practical actions to become a better leader. Join at CoachingforLeaders.com. Next Episode Bonni and I return for the monthly question and answer show. Submit your question for consideration next week or for the first question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

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