Ginger Johnson

Be Delusional

Be a bit delusional. Allow yourself to think and dream big. Ditch the limiting “be realistic.” Those are someone else’s lenses you’d be using; use your own – create your own reality. Focus on introspection; don’t crutch out on “I’m an introvert”, or “I’m an extrovert.” We all adapt to situations + did you know … Read more

Sing what?!

Do you know what a quodlibet is? I didn’t until yesterday when I experienced one. Melanie DeMore shared her terrific wisdom, grace, skills, humor and teaching with several dozen people on the lawn at a local park yesterday afternoon. She taught us then led us in a quodlibet.It’s a layering of song, of building one … Read more

Yardening and Self-Connection

What’s connecting with you today? What’s lighting you up – however bright or subtle the light? What are you set on doing so that your BEing is fulfilling? Today, like many days, I was in my yard early. Living between two steep mountains in Missoula, the sun is a slower kiss to the day when … Read more

The ICU of Connection

ICU That’s what human connection can be thought of right now: Intensive Care Unit. When we’re thinking of human connection as intensive – well, we’d be right. In all times human to human connection is vital, literally. You can look up stats and science that point unequivocally to the fact the feeling connected with other … Read more

Connecting Stories Shared

People often share stories of connection with me. After I deliver a keynote, for example, or during a break in a workshop. Every story has value and meaning from a storyteller who is compelled to share, based on what they heard or experienced in our time together. I love listening to what people want to … Read more

What’s Your Philosophy

“Here’s my philosophy: A career is something that happens when you work as hard as possible at a job and consider the work itself the primary reward.” – Rachael Ray, Rachael Ray 50 Rachael Ray gets a lot of press. And it took me until I got curious – “what’s she all about?” and checked … Read more

5 Ways to Boost Connection at Work

Want people to connect meaningfully at work?Try one of these. 1. Have everyone wear name tags for a day or week. If you already do then enhance then nametags with a number 2 below.2. Add a conversation spark: a question everyone replies to that can start a different conversation which in turn will grow relationships.3. … Read more

Ice Cream and Phone Numbers

Tell me what’s disconnected about this ‘About Us’ page [from a local retailer]:“Got something to say? Give us a shout any time of day at info@xxxxxxxx.com.Wanna visit us IRL? Come on by:{local street address}City, State, zip codeOur hours are:Monday-Saturday 10-7, Sunday 11-5.We even have a landline:xxx-xxx-xxxxHave a question regarding your online order? Pretty, pretty please … Read more