The Space BetweenBetween stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our…Oct 15Oct 15
The Quiet Disruption of Ambient FatigueIn researching influence for my new book, I kept circling back to one truth I couldn’t ignore: influence isn’t just about ideas or…Oct 15Oct 15
Hickam’s Dictum The Path to Inclusion Runs Through Human ComplexityMore people know and quote Occam’s razor — that the simplest explanation is usually the best — because it appeals to our craving for ease…Oct 15Oct 15
The Power of a Pause“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and…Jul 14Jul 14
Weaponizing MeritocracyI’ve never talked with anyone who advocates for DEI who disavows the importance of merit. I’ve also never talked with anyone who opposes…Jul 4A response icon1Jul 4A response icon1
Activity vs. ImpactNone of us is immune to the never-ending stress of our to-do lists. While some of us have elaborate systems to track our to-dos, and others…Jul 4Jul 4
The Power of the Pride Flag after JuneEvery June, Pride flags fill our cultural spaces as a reminder that our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters continue to fight for equality…Jul 4Jul 4
The Power of Not Knowing“Maturity, one discovers, has everything to do with the acceptance of ‘not knowing.’” Mark Z. Danielewski (House of Leaves)Feb 6Feb 6
Self Preservation IS Fighting BackA friend told me this week that she is struggling to choose between “staying in the fight” and “taking care of herself.” “Do I focus on…Nov 20, 2024Nov 20, 2024
The Icelandic Brilliance of “Nenna”One of my favorite aspects of traveling and immersing myself in new cultures is learning words in other languages that sum up entire…Sep 9, 2024Sep 9, 2024
