Black Lives Matter
George Floyd. Breonna Taylor. Tony McDade. Ahmaud Arbery. Nina Pop. These are the names of five human beings who, in the past few months, have lost their lives for no reason other than the colour [...]
Leadership in These Times
The pace of change through this pandemic is startling. I know each one of you have been navigating your own spaces of change, and I wanted to share some of the changes at Hollyhock. The [...]
Optimism, Generosity, Community
A month ago today, we were gearing up for our 2020 season. We were using the tag line “Make 2020 Your Year.” Our program was one of the best that we have ever put together, featuring [...]
Love, Transparency, and Resilience – COVID-19 Program Update
Over the last week, the impact of the COVID-19 virus has been felt more and more significantly around the world. The World Health Organization has now formally declared a pandemic and the virus [...]
Committed to the Journey: Reflections on Equity and Power
At the heart of what Hollyhock does is human connection. Our leadership conferences, for example, have been so successful because they connect people of diverse backgrounds – across [...]
Aspiring to Right Relations: Understanding Cultural Appropriation
Cultural Appropriation. It’s a term that can raise some very heated discussion, and it’s a topic that we’re deeply engaged with at Hollyhock. Over the last season we have started to discuss the [...]
Swimsuits Required – Power, Culture, and Safety
This season Hollyhock implemented a new swimsuit policy in the hot tubs. Hollyhock CEO, Peter Wrinch, reflects on the change. The hot-tubs at Hollyhock hold a special place in the hearts of many [...]
On vulnerability, transparency, and accountability – musings of a new CEO
Oh the joy of being a CEO. What should I focus on? How should fill my days? Should I get into the weeds? Should I focus on the traditional pieces of the work (strategy, program, finance, [...]