One Big Idea

ONE BIG IDEA One big idea – simple, inspirational, and repeated – can change your world; One idea that everyone from the very top of your organization to the people you serve all understand. Today, it is that one big idea that is often sorely missed in our cluttered world of communication, social media, and […]

“But I tell you ‘I love you’ on our anniversary!”

Ceramic vase of sad, dead flowers.

A friend shared with me that their partner of many years wanted to end the relationship and said, “You never tell me that you love me anymore.”  My friend’s response? “Of course I do! I tell you every year on our anniversary. You know I love you.” Obviously once a year was not enough. How often […]

Navigating grief and loss

A row of five white candles are lit.

You may be familiar with Quillo as a space for positivity – uplifting messages, encouragement, and words of support. However, life is not always sunshine and daisies. Unfortunately the experience of grief is one that likely comes for each of us at some point or another. The past year-and-a-half is no exception with the impact […]

As the Barriers Come Down

With certain progress made around the Covid-19 pandemic, this period of re-opening may come with a mix of emotions: concern, excitement, questions, nerves, opportunities, and more. Quillo recaps some of the experiences of this past year as well as looks to the future. While it was a difficult year for all in one way or […]

Amazingly Bold: Arc Thrift Stores has $2.3 Billion impact on Colorado’s economy

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Terms like “billion” and “impact on economy” don’t usually apply to organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.  But then again there is nothing ‘usual’ about Lloyd Lewis, CEO of Arc Thrift Stores. The banner headline in the Denver Post reads “Arc Thrift Stores’ economic impact in Colorado huge – to the tune […]

What’s your address?

Often you get asked for your address, where do you work? We give a series of numbers or the intersection of two streets.  It describes where we are and where we spend most of our days. We really don’t think twice about it. I was having a good conversation with a dear friend and I […]