Attorney and art historian Amy E. Herman joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her method for training leaders to look to works of art to work out ways to mend what’s broken in their organizations. kera.org
A New Method to Boost Your Creativity Gets Rave Reviews
Researchers have devised a new way to train creativity through storytelling. The method is based on the idea of narrative strategy, which argues that interpreting stories of everyday life leads thinkers to solve problems. bigthink.com
Ishida Dance Founder Brett Ishida
When she was four years old, Ishida Dance founder Brett Ishida remembers putting on ballet productions in her bedroom, where she simultaneously was the choreographer, director, and prima ballerina. “I would have dreams about my own productions,” she remembered. “I realized I needed to be doing this. People haven’t seen things like the stuff I …
What’s Left Undone 45 Years After the National Women’s Conference
Analysis | Some of what the attendees of the 1977 conference hoped for has happened. Much of it has not — but it still can. Originally published by The 19th. Written by Errin Haines. I spent much of this week watching Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearing, which will likely result in her becoming the …
Creative Kids Magazine Top Picks & Recommendations
I love every opportunity for the kids’ eyes to not be on a screen. That’s why I’m a fan of these creative kids magazines, as are my girls. Kazoo Magazine Kazoo has been showing up in our mailbox since its launch in 2016. Since then, they’ve won three Parents’ Choice Gold Awards and a …
Why Parents Should Build Self-Confidence in Kids
Why should parents and caregivers focus on building self-confidence in kids? Best-selling author Michele Borba, Ed.D., has answers and tips on how to do so. Dr. Borba is an internationally renowned educational psychologist and an expert in parenting, bullying, and character development. Why Parents Should Build Self-Confidence in Kids Most people think that good self-esteem …
2022 California Conference for Women Recap
Kicking off with the theme “Renew. Reconnect. Re-ignite.” the 2022 California Conference for Women inspired and connected attendees nationwide with renowned speakers, virtual networking, and career advancement opportunities. Women were encouraged to celebrate their power, embrace emotions, and pursue a hopeful future in the wake of the pandemic. Being my first women’s conference, I was …
Infants Need Movement and Play – Here Are Simple Ways to Help Them Get It
When people set personal fitness goals and establish their physical exercise routines, there’s a group of cuddly individuals that is often left out – infants! Historically, infant active movement has been perceived as a personality characteristic. It’s assumed that infants are plenty active on their own, without needing adult intervention to encourage movement. However, research …
Documentary: Becoming Helen Keller
Helen Keller has become a beacon for anyone interested in making a lasting contribution to the world. American Masters, an award-winning signature PBS series, captures that sentiment with their documentary Becoming Helen Keller. This film reveals little-known details of Keller’s personal life and examines her public persona and advocacy, including the progressive reforms she helped …
How to Make Creativity Part of Your Daily Routine
These tips can help you commit to and deepen both your creative and spiritual practices. npr.org