Go On A Silent Retreat? You’ve Got To Be Kidding!
By Paul Spiegelman // Like most of you, the thought of going to some remote spot and not talking to anyone for several days was not at all appealing. Neither was the idea that I would need to turn off my phone and completely disconnect. So you could imagine the anxiety as I took the two-hour drive from the Denver airport to the Shambhala Mountain Retreat in Red Feather Lakes, Colorado last Monday. I had been invited, along with about 15 other business leaders, to attend a “transformative experience” by Rob Dube, author of donothing: The Most Rewarding Leadership Challenge You’ll Ever Take. Rob is a long-time member of the Small Giants Community, a devotee of meditation, and a good friend. Though I have to admit I never would have agreed to do something like this, I wanted to support Rob. When we got to the retreat and went around the room, I found that most of the attendees were nervous participants as well. But here we were. In the weeks leading up to the event, I wasn’t too concerned about …
