A Playful Start to 2012

January 18, 2012

Chris sa the Cat in the Hat

Did you ever fly a kite in bed?

Did you ever walk with ten cats on your head?

Did you ever milk this kind of cow?

Well, we can do it. We know how.

If you never did, you should.

These things are fun and fun is good.

- Dr. Seuss, One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish

 

Dr. Seuss is a marvelous example of great impact through fun and experimentation. Using the power of storytelling, Seuss tackled both collective global challenges, from environmental destruction to genocide, and profound personal moments, like learning to read, experiencing resilience and practicing integrity.

At HopeLab, courageous experimentation and joy are in our DNA.  We believe in the power of play and science with heart. In fact, the introduction to our 2012 strategic plan we presented to our board was a riff on Horton Hears a Who, entitled HopeLab Hears a Hey. Delightful AND informative!

The images in this post are from our first staff meeting of the year, where our team gathered to share and discuss priorities for our work in 2012.

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