Elder Darrell Bob shares a path to overcoming addiction by connecting to the land, reclaiming spiritual identity, and embracing ancestral ways. He stresses accepting past mistakes to heal, move

Elder Darrell Bob shares a path to overcoming addiction by connecting to the land, reclaiming spiritual identity, and embracing ancestral ways. He stresses accepting past mistakes to heal, move forward, and support families.

The Turtle Lodge International Centre for Indigenous Education and Wellness, partnered with Sagkeeng Mino Pimatiziwin, provides guidance on addiction healing. Over the coming weeks, a series will feature Elders discussing root causes and fostering balanced, healthy lives.

View the series playlist here. Turtle Lodge promotes reconnecting with Earth and ancestral knowledge, founded on the 7 Sacred Laws. Learn more at www.turtlelodge.org and follow us on social media (e.g., @turtlelodge).

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often

The ability to create and destroy friction defines organizational genius. Organizational friction occurs when obstacles slow or frustrate actions for customers, employees, or leaders. While often seen as negative, author Bob Sutton argues we can harness it for benefit.

In his book, "The Friction Project," Sutton emphasizes first determining if an action is "right" or "wrong." Right actions should be fast and relatively frictionless, possibly with constructive friction. Wrong actions, conversely, are often full of friction.

Learn two easy tricks to solve problems and make friction your secret weapon.

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TalkingStickTV presented a panel discussion titled "Community Organizing: Stories From Local Groups." This event was part of the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability's "Celebrating 25 Years of

TalkingStickTV presented a panel discussion titled "Community Organizing: Stories From Local Groups." This event was part of the Alliance for Nuclear Accountability's "Celebrating 25 Years of Success" conference, recorded on September 22, 2012, at the Good Shepard Center in Seattle, WA.

Speakers included Ralph Hutchison (Oak Ridge Environmental Peace Alliance), Lisa Crawford (Fernald Residents for Environmental Safety and Health - FRESH), Marylia Kelley (Tri-Valley Communities Against a Radioactive Environment), Pamela Kingfisher (Native Americans for a Clean Environment), Natalia Mironova (Russian Movement for Nuclear Safety), and Bob Schaeffer (Public Policy Communications).