Catalyst Corner- Kevin Ross Emery

Let the Fireflies Guide You

in Spiritual

Oftentimes when we stand upon the precipice of change, it feels like we are standing at twilight. The day is behind us and we are headed into the unknown night, knowing that dawn is on the other side of night, yet it feels so far away. When the thought of experiencing

So Why Punish the Kids?

in ADD/ADHD, Relationship

After my work pivoted in the mid to late nineties, placing a stronger focus on ADD/HD, I’ve often spoke of how these kids were viewed as a computer virus by the mainframe computer we call public education. These bright, inquisitive, and challenging children exposed the

Gender No More: Limiting Children Through Gender Assignment

in Relationship

The moment a child is born, the process of influencing the child based on their perceived gender begins. First it’s the colors they should wear, then it’s the toys they should play with, the activities they should engage in, and the behaviors that are and are not

Are You Turning Business Away?

in Business

Knowing When to Keep You Mouth Shut Company owners large and small need to realize that unless social commentary, religion, or politics is their business, they may want to mind their business. That is, unless they want to lose it. In 2013 Barilla Group, which produces

The Business Soul

in Business

Often we hear the idea of the soulless, faceless corporation. The question is, did corporations ever have souls – and, if so, what happened to them? There was a time when businesses functioned more like extended families. There was a sense of responsibility on both

The ADD/HD Employee

in ADD/ADHD, Business

As I continue the process of digital decluttering, I found an old article from the Art of Running a Small Business – You’re the Boss column in the NY Times. The article was published in 2010, but fortunately it is still available for archive viewing. It is called A.D.H.D.

Children Will Listen

in Relationship

What do you find yourself saying to your child these days? Do your actions tell them a different story? Do you tell them they are loved, yet find little time to spend with them? Is that time spent exploring who they are, or is it spent telling them why they are wrong or bad?

Brainwashed

in Business, Relationship

Americans have been brainwashed into believing that every child needs a high school diploma, and that everyone should go to college. I challenge this unexamined assumption. Education should not be wasted on those who do not want to be educated. More specifically, educated in

Taking Pride in Who You Are

in Relationship, Spiritual

We have been told that pride goes before the fall. We have also been told that pride is not just a sin, but one of the seven deadly sins. On the flip side, we are given the idea that we should take pride in our work, be proud of our country, of our loved ones, […]

A Little Larger Than Life

in ADD/ADHD, Spiritual

“I want you to meet my friend Kevin. He’s one of my best friends, but before you meet him, you need to know that he’s a little larger than life.” That was one of the warning labels I used to come with. Some people would even continue on, saying that I really needed to

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