Conceptual Blogpost: Read how a specific aspect of their story illustrates the Hardcore Humanism philosophy and program.
“The hum and the buzz I can’t take it no more” From “Hum For Your Buzz” by The Kills I remember when I was living in Boston in the late 1990’s and got a very cold lesson in “frequency.” I had moved to Boston with high hopes – since I already knew a …
“Don’t feel you’ve got to hide” From “Stay Hungry” by Twisted Sister I grew up fearing metalheads. Metalheads can be defined broadly as anyone who is either a fan or performer of heavy metal music. I would see metalheads at school and think that they looked … different. They had piercings, carried chains, wore black …
“Happy Days Are Here Again, The Time Is Right For Makin’ Friends, Let’s Get Together, How ‘Bout A Quarter To Ten, Come Tomorrow, Let’s All Do It Again” From “Good Times” by Chic What do we mean when we say “purpose?” In one sense, purpose can simply be a belief or a state of being – a passive …
The concept of what it is to be a “rock star” has certainly evolved over the course of my life. When I was growing up, the rock star concept was fairly universal. Simply put, the overwhelming majority of the world lived a fairly conventional existence. We were allowed to party and have fun until we …
This moment in time seems uniquely designed to destroy our sense of who we are and what we are doing with our lives. Many of us define ourselves and derive satisfaction from the functional roles we play day to day. Our self-concept is based on our current work, relationships, hobbies or religious practices. How we see …
When Chiara de Blasio, daughter of New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, openly discussed her past struggle with a mood disorder, it was hailed by many as a triumph for fighting the stigma of mental illness. In 1999, the U.S. Surgeon General labeled stigma as perhaps the biggest barrier to mental health care; this stigma manifests particularly …
The Stigma of Mental Illness Is Making Us Sicker Read More »
I grew up during the 80’s, when songs like Tony Basil’s “Mickey,” the Knack’s “My Sharona” and Nena’s “99 Luftballoons” dominated the Top 40 charts. While these songs were embraced as part of the cultural landscape, these artists were often referred to with derision as “one-hit wonders.” The “one-hit wonder” label often casts its shadow …
What Mocking One-Hit Wonders Tells Us About Ourselves Read More »
“I hope I die before I get old.” From the Who’s famous lyrics to Pearl Jam’s assertion that “all that’s sacred comes from youth,” rock music’s message is clear: “It’s better to burn out than to fade away.” We’ve all grown up with the idea that a cool, fun life is for the young – old folks need not apply. This message resonated …
Stay Forever Young: Deconstructing the Rock Star Myth Read More »
Co-written with Deborah McKeever, president and chief operating officer of EHE International, Centers of Excellence in Preventive Healthcare. Recruiting and keeping top talent is one of the keys to having a successful business, and there’s increasing recognition that if employers do not engage their workers in an effective way, employees will take their business elsewhere. …
Engage Employees by Helping Them Fulfill Their Sense of Purpose Read More »
More and more companies looking for a competitive advantage are recognizing that healthy employees and a healthy company is a successful company. Not only do health issues cost U.S. businesses $576 billion annually, including sick days and workers’ compensation, but also top talent may be seeking out companies that value employee health. With his 2009 …
How ‘Shared Values-Shared Results’ Can Help Your Business Thrive Read More »
