http://swanlearningservices.com Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:33:23 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The dictionary defines the word retreat as movement back, withdrawal from a position, and a period of quiet, a place where people go for rest and privacy, a safe place.  Most of my experiences of retreat were about withdrawing from the fast paced world and taking time to renew ... http://swanlearningservices.com/2009/07/i-dont-have-time-to-retreat/ Susan Boyle, her name is all over the news and her melodic voice has entered our hearts and homes.  This morning, I read an article from the BBC news about her interview on the Larry King Live Show.  There are a few statements made by the judges of "Britain Has ... http://swanlearningservices.com/2009/04/theres-a-lesson-here-for-all-of-us/ This past week I had the incredible opportunity to hear Dr. Jean Houston and Ms. Connie Buffalo speak on the topic of "Leadership and the Labyrinth of Change."  Both of these women come from a rich background of experience.  Dr. Houston is an author, scholar, and founder of a school ... http://swanlearningservices.com/2009/04/leadership-it%e2%80%99s-more-than-what-we-do-it%e2%80%99s-who-we-are/ Last summer I took the bold step and rode the white water rapids at the ASCI Sporting Center at Deep Creek Lake. This is a designed course that is also used for Olympic training and competitions. Although I’m not one for high speed, steep drops, and possible overturns, ... http://swanlearningservices.com/2009/03/riding-the-blog-rapids-and-enjoying-it/