I have always been attracted to “Wall Art.” As I was growing, I loved seeing “graffiti.” I appreciated the colorful imagery (because it was always colorful). I also wondered – how did the “the defacer” – the person who violated rules and forced their images on others—how did they reach the places they “drew?” The
Shukriya … I have taken this Arabic term … to my heart for so many reasons. I learned of Shukriya during my time teaching in India. I was faculty at the Indian School of Business (ISB) in Hyderabad. I was teaching a course on gender in organizations. Creating a space for learning on this topic
No matter where we are in the world, there are few certainties. Except that the sun will rise. As I traveled around Africa, floating above the Serengeti and over the Valley of the Kings, there was something magical and inspiring and scary – all at once. Each sunrise reminded me of how precious our time
The leaf was just floating in the air. As I walked out of my house and prepared to stretch before heading out on my planned walk, I was amazed to see this leaf just floating in the air. The wind was twirling it around and blowing it to and fro. I didn’t see anything anchoring
In talking with the journalist who authored this article, I was reminded of how big a factor unconscious bias is in our relationships — even mentoring interactions. An important action step is to make these unspoken and invisible dynamics more visible. Read the article here.
As Anna told her story about dogs and wolves, I was fascinated. I think I was drawn in because her story resonated with where I am in my life right now… getting ready to break out of the pack of dogs and head out on my own. Away from the safety and confines of humans,
The gulls tipped gingerly away from the sea foam They ceded their ground to me as I walked along the water line But they knew that it was only for a moment…they belonged there, time immemorial As constant as the waves, as sure as the tide coming in and out I was only a visitor,
I thought I had one more day or one more week of beautiful vibrant fall colors. On Saturday, I was driving to the gym and I caught a glimpse of three trees with gorgeous red leaves, sun streaming through them, one right behind the other. And I thought—I have got to get out to the
