McJob - Life Lesson: I Can Fly! Long ago, when I was a senior in high school, I was very happy to work at my first real job. I was hired to work in a fast food restaurant. It gave me a sense of independence and pride. My first day at work was very busy,... Continue Reading →
Possibility Thinking
"Identical Conditions will have different experiences." - Benjamin Zander Benjamin Zander’s short video (5 min) “The Art of Possibility” (below) deeply resonates with my philosophy and how I experience the world. My parents are one of the greatest influences in my life. After I was born, my mother resigned from her job, chose to be... Continue Reading →
Fear Re-Imagined
"What if instead of calling them fears, we call them stories?" - Karen Thompson Karen Thomson Walker’s YouTube Video on "What Fear Can Teach Us" adds a new dimension to fear. I used to think of fear as a response to self-protection and self-preservation. The typical freeze, flee, or fight response when dealing with fear. By... Continue Reading →
Inspirational Leadership
I am fascinated by charismatic leaders. I admire someone who could show me the grand vision, what part I play in achieving it, and engage my creativity, curiosity, and personality. "A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way." - John C. Maxwell One such leader was my former... Continue Reading →