By Peter Wrinch, CEO of Hollyhock
Oh the joy of being a CEO. What should I focus on? How should fill my days? Should I get into the weeds? Should I focus on the traditional pieces of the work (strategy, program, finance, marketing, fundraising) or should I lean into something more esoteric like organizational culture?
If you know me at all (and my past work at Pivot or NationBuilder), you know that of all these important pieces (and all of it is super important for success), I am really excited by organizational culture. I believe that all of the work parts of the work are supported and made possible by a healthy organizational culture. In my opinion (and experience) a healthy organizational culture is the difference between grinding it out and thriving. [Read more…]
In 2012 when I attended my first International Center’s Gathering, hosted by the 
In mid October I received an unexpected invitation to visit China for the third consecutive year. After the 2015 Centers Gathering in Beijing, Mr Liu, founder of the community that hosted the event, was inspired to build the Orenda Psychosomatic Medicine Museum showcasing the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the leading science of health care and the holistic movement in the Western world. They were keen to feature the Findhorn Foundation first, in recognition of the international community and their connection with the United Nations.