If learning (and the potential for leadership and self determination) depends on relationship, we need to watch out for these things - in fact, we need to make (and accept) no excuses in our relations with people.
As brain science continues to be explored and grow, we realize that anything can be taught - this articles explores teaching mindfulness meditation and compassion and the benefits that it brings. If we can teach something as subtle as compassion (out of which we can become healthier and more resilient ourselves) is there anything we cannot imagine teaching to *anyone*?
I cannot say enough about how much I respect Brandy's thinking and work and her integrity as a person and professional. This is one of my favourite sites to explore, even after perhaps hundreds of visits.
The Draw Quad is Brandy's amazing visioning of how thinking and drawing work in different kinds of interactions ranging from private to public - a great conceptual model to understand why drawing is such an effective tool for thinking, coaching, planning and thinking together
the Brandy-Lab is one of the best learning experiences I've ever had, in about six different ways. not least of which is that it's in Chicago, one of my favourite places to spend time. with Brandy, one of my favourite people to spend time with. Drawing, which is one of my favourite things to do... you get the idea :)