To lead effectively in today's complex world requires a higher level of both inner awareness and interpersonal skills. Today’s leaders no longer act from traditional positions of authority. They encounter a growing diversity of worldviews, values, assumptions, languages and challenges in an interwoven, globally-informed economy. Navigating these diverse worldviews, especially as they continue to evolve and interact into new forms, takes a special kind of awareness. The purpose of this group is …

Science of the Mind provides a forum for those interested in the foundations of awareness: the structure of the brain, the brain/mind connection, awareness, consciousness, cognition, language, memory, learning, interior experience, altered states, and illusion. Where does "brain" end and "mind" begin? How can we understand consciousness and self-awareness? Our discussions may also touch on practices such as meditation and yoga, although the focus of the group is not metaphysics. Join other "curi …

… I'm making a conscious effort to change the language, and raise the bar for "gluten free" foods and menus. My current peave: "We have a gluten free menu" (wasn't chicken or lettuce always free of gluten?). "We have gluten free pasta" (that tastes and feels horrible). What I'm doing about it: Letting restaurants know, although I stay away from certain foods, that doesn't mean I should have to watch my dining party mates eat bread while I drool. When I order a burger, I want a bun, and a dang good …