Minor steps… but important in the dance

For those of you, like me, who were members of cotillion classes, there is a shared understanding of the balance of weight during movement in a ballroom dance. Any dancing or coordinated movement relies on balance, even the simplest acts of motion. However, what draws...

Persistence, always persistence

Last night, I gave a talk at an induction to an honor society, and the speech that I wrote was pretty cathartic for me, to say the least. One of the people who rebuilt Europe after World War II was a real moving target, a gifted statesman, and remarkable leader, named...

Vote of Confidence

Earlier today, I had lunch with a dear friend and mentor who noted that I was “comfortable with the ambiguity” of the situation, meaning all the details involved in planning for such a drastic change. I am sure that I will become less comfortable as the time to...

Staying Connected

As I spend time researching leadership and trust models for my degree program, I am surrounded by many reminders of the family and friends who are part of my social network. One of the highlights was spending time with my daughter (+dogs) after she finished her last...