Every time I begin the process of writing a monthly message that is hopefully authentic, relevant and meaningful, I fill with fear. Inevitably the fear is displaced by the intention of being vulnerable, making a difference, stretching my mind, and once again creating words and stories that express human beings at their best. As part of this month's prep, I searched my treasure trove of experiences, instances, readings, and moments for the inspiring ones, for the ones that st

Scholar, author, and public speaker, Brene Brown endeared us with a story about the great humanitarian and poet Maya Angelou at the recent Pennsylvania Women's Conference that provoked a conversation for bias within. "It is a fact that human beings are consistently, routinely, and profoundly biased," claims Howard Ross, author of Unconscious Bias. That's not the issue. Unprecedented efforts have been made in the last several decades to raise human equality throughout the wo

In life we have a limited amount of time. Are you maximizing your time in a way that calls forth your best self? In the last week or so I have had the fortune to attend celebrations honoring friends for their lifetime achievements and professional accomplishments. I have also addressed a handful of sympathy cards and attended funeral services of friends and family members who have lost loved ones. These occassions have served as a reminder that we are surrounded by talented