The Front Porch

​Blue Ridgers know the front porch to be more than a place. It’s an experience where ideas are shared, people are challenged, questions are answered, and stories are shared. This “Front Porch” blog is a virtual place to gather. 

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Introduction to Trauma-Informed Leadership

Trauma-informed leadership recognizes the prevalence of trauma and its impact on individuals and communities. It focuses on creating a supportive, healing environment by understanding how trauma influences behavior, emotions, and relationships. This has become...

Same as it ever was

“Uncertainty is the name of the game right now,” writes Kate Skokan in a post entitled Authenticity is the crucible of authentic leadership. It does seem as if things are more uncertain than they were in the past, and that problems both metastasize faster and are more...

Moving Forward with Vision

Recently, BRI released an RFP to hire a consultant to write a short-term Vision Plan. This plan will provide some guidance to the BRI Board over the next year or so and lead into a future strategic planning session. The Executive Committee, Strategic Engagement Chair,...
5 Tips to Better Digestion

5 Tips to Better Digestion

(through the eyes of Ayurveda) As Americans, we tend to live in a fast paced, hustle and bustle world. We get up first thing in the morning toast in hand, coffee in to-go mug and fly out the door to  start our hectic day. From there, we may have a “power lunch” where...

Ayurveda — The Knowledge of One’s Life

Ayurveda — The Knowledge of One’s Life

I am so excited to share with you not only the beauty of yoga and Ayurveda/wellness in upcoming blogs, but to share with you how to use these principals to create a healthier physical, mental and emotional foundation in which to live your best life in.  Now who could...

The Day After

The Day After

The lake at Fall Creek Falls looks and feels different on Saturday morning than it does on Friday. In fact, everything at the Falls looks and feels different the day after the final BRI session. A few people have lagged behind, milking the most of their cabin rentals...

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