I love Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and this talk lives up to what I expect of her brilliant story-telling. She uses multiple examples of how easily we see others as one-dimensional, even with the knowledge of our own complex nature and… Continue Reading
I am fairly risk-averse, but Seelig does a great job of sharing the value of certain types of risk. Putting yourself out there, or risking your pride, is a scary proposition, but it has immense pay-off. While you may not… Continue Reading
My biggest lesson in post-grad life: you have to nourish relationships–and it’s not always easy. I’ve divided my friendships into distinct categories that have helped me think about friendship and moving on in the “real world.” There are friends who… Continue Reading
This talk reminds me of one of my favorite college professors; this professor was so incredibly passionate about the concept of play. He emphasized the value of work that feels like play, but he also embodied what it means to… Continue Reading
I’m not talking about a bubbly personality, I’m talking about a bubbly beverage! It’s already late summer, which means it’s time for another Sparkling Detox–a yearly event where we drink only Gerolsteiner Sparkling Mineral Water in place of other beverages.… Continue Reading
I am not sure that the title quite suits this talk, but I really enjoyed hearing this story. Recently I’ve had a number of students from the college I attended reach out to me with tips and suggestions on finding… Continue Reading
I recently read a new article called “Killing Me Softly: Electronic communications monitoring and employee and spouse well-being” and I immediately thought of the number of people this issue impacts in the Bay Area, let alone the US at-large. In essence,… Continue Reading
I saw this talk and found it incredibly accessible, interesting, and thought-provoking. A favorite line: “Purpose is an anchor we throw out into the future.” Meaning-making is a key component to what it means to live a good life; Dr.… Continue Reading
I heard about a new study on NPR this morning about what differentiates leaders from “followers.” I think these terms are also far too black and white; leaders and followers exist on a continuum. I have always been interested in… Continue Reading
I talk about this ALL the time–to the point where it might be obnoxious if I’m being honest here. We all have the same number of hours each day. While it might not feel that way, we make the decisions… Continue Reading