No One Under the Bus

A major tenet of this work on gurus and power is “no one under the bus.” This means that when life lets us down, there is no blame, no offloading of responsibility, no throwing anyone (neither the gurus nor ourselves) under the bus. In other words, when our gurus fall...

The Importance of Understanding Power

I am writing a book for those challenged by the power dynamics they experience with a modern-day “guru” – be that a mentor, boss, coach, spiritual teacher or thought leader, parent, or even partner. These folks have been hurt or frustrated and feel...