Welcome back! My last post marked the end of sabbatical life and the official kickoff to the next big milestones in my journey. And what a journey it's been! Why 'Fresh Tracks'? I began drafting this post the day after the first proper snowfall in my temporary home in upstate NY. I headed to a local park with a gorgeous 6-mile riverside loop the minute the plows were through. Walked my gear to the trailhead, snow was untouched. Fresh powder is usually a treat for downhill skiing and snowboarding, but for cross-country? Not so much. Little detail I'd forgotten. My enthusiasm got the best of me. The beauty of cross-country skiing is when you find your glide; smooth, rhythmic motion. The faster you go, the easier it feels. Ten strides into my fresh powder ski and it's clear there will be no gliding today. Instead, I'm creating my own tracks, lumbering along the riverside at a snail's pace, enjoying the sun and views, telling myself it's still a
I mentioned in my first blog post I believe we are all at a fork in the road. The effects of climate change permeate multiple aspects of every day life. Americans are in what one might call a capitalism versus culture battle as we navigate extreme discomfort closing equity gaps and reinterpreting "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" for a 21st century society. Time to pick the path to a healthier, restorative way of life, in all its many interpretations. Challenging? You bet. Impossible? Absolutely not. It requires people who care deeply, can galvanize others, bring a "yes we can" attitude and make it work commercially. I'm one of those people. If we've not met personally, thank you for getting this far. I hope you'll DM me and introduce yourself. Consider this a preview of the contributions I'm seeking in my next professional role. And yes, as LinkedIn would put it, I am Open to Work. If you need someone like me in your busi