Ann McGee-Cooper

Celebration of Ann’s Life

Posted September 20, 2016 by AMCA & filed under AMCA, Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse.

The TMCA Team is looking forward to the Celebration of Ann’s life, Saturday, September 24th at 1PM at Cathedral of Hope. 5910 Cedar Springs, Dallas, TX. Renewing relationships with Clients, Family and Friends from across the years. All are welcome and we hope you can join us.

Kevin Monroe interviews Ann McGee-Cooper, Ed.D

Posted July 20, 2015 by AMCA & filed under AMCA, Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse, servant leadership.

Podcast: Ann McGee-Cooper – The Transforming Power of Servant Leadership-Part One Dr. Ann McGee-Cooper was honored to be interviewed by Kevin Monroe from the Center for Servant Leadership Excellence. This interview is so rich that it is being split into two episodes. The first episode explores what Ann learned through her relationship with Robert K. Greenleaf and how… Read more »

Intent versus Perception: Skills to Prevent Miscommunication

Posted October 20, 2014 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse, servant leadership.

By Ann McGee-Cooper Cup your hand and hold it up so you can see it clearly. Is it convex or concave? You can quickly see that it is both depending on your frame of reference. Now can you imagine two very small people, one standing inside your cupped palm and one standing on the… Read more »

Ann’s Cat-in-the-Hat Birthday Party!

Posted January 6, 2014 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse, Life/Work Balance.

We begin each week with an hour of Q2 time to gather our spirits, share gratitude for this opportunity to serve and grow together and then one of us leads the team in some purposeful learning. We typically have pre-readings and pre-work and this morning was no exception. Except that it was my birthday… Read more »

Showing Abundant LUV at Southwest Airlines!

Posted November 20, 2013 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse, Southwest Airlines.

by Ann McGee-Cooper This past Thursday and Friday we enjoyed celebrating another year of working hard as part of the Southwest Airlines Company Culture Committee whose mission is to keep the Southwest Spirit strong in the hearts and minds of all our amazing Employees. Warrior Spirit, Leading with a Servant’s Heart and Keeping… Read more »

Discovering a New Paradigm of Self Care

Posted March 5, 2013 by AMCA & filed under AMCA, Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse.

By Ann McGee-Cooper When I married my beloved Larry Cooper in June of 1980 I had zero awareness of self care; zero awareness of the importance of daily choices and how these linked to personal wellness. The only self care I was doing was brushing my teeth and taking a bath…and maybe an annual… Read more »

Hi. My name is Ann. I’m an Energy-oholic.

Posted October 15, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, From the Treehouse, Healing, Life/Work Balance.

Discovering the Difference between Addictive Energy and Balancing Energy I have always enjoyed abundant personal energy, as a child and all through my life. But I have also experienced periods of chronic burnout and have vivid memories of what that feels like. In 1984 I began studying life/work balance along with my business and… Read more »

Special Reunion of Former Students from SMU:

Posted September 24, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Experimental Arts Program, From the Treehouse.

26 Amazing Master Teachers Who Made the Magic in the Experimental Arts Program that Won International Acclaim in 1968-74! On Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 3rd, the TreeHouse was filled with joyful creative energy and amazing stories from 26 former students who taught me so much during their student years at Southern Methodist University. I… Read more »

Year Two: Dancing with Cancer

Posted August 22, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Breast Cancer, Cancer, From the Treehouse, Healing.

As most of you know, Spring, 2011, I learned I had breast cancer and began a journey of healing with a goal to regain full wellness. I chose not to view this as a war or struggle but rather an opportunity to learn and grow. Looking back over my life I have learned that every… Read more »

Recommending a Powerful, Inspiring and Insightful New Book

Posted August 15, 2012 by AMCA & filed under Ann McGee-Cooper, Book Review, From the Treehouse, Healing.

Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit by Parker Palmer Review By Ann McGee-Cooper Parker Palmer has been a special friend and mentor for many years, coming to Dallas frequently to speak and lead study groups as part of the Center for Courage and Renewal. Parker… Read more »