I’m convinced there are two types of people in the world: Those that take the grocery store cart back to the cart corral Those who don’t It’s a seemingly small …
Wisdom for Speaking at Conferences
What I learned this week from Derek Sivers: when preparing to give a talk at a conference remember…people are there to learn something. They don’t care about you, specifically, they …
Today at yoga
Today at yoga I found myself rushing. Rushing through the spots that were uncomfortable. Anticipating the teacher’s next moves. Getting out of one pose and into the other before her …
Playing small
You’ll never be able to “play small” again My conversation was with Ishita Gupta. She was talking about the altMBA program, for which she is the Director of Partnerships. According …
We started as friends and then became strangers.
And, it reminded me how thin the line is between known and unknown. Her name was Anitha, but for the moments I believed her name was Veronica, we had an …
Bad Drivers
I recently traveled to India for the first time. Everything I’ve heard about the driving was true. Lane markers are mere suggestions. There’s a beautifully intricate dance among rickshaws, cars …
Moments that Matter
I’m traveling as I write this. In China. I’m experiencing the world in a series of moments. These moments matter. The heated tile floor in the bathroom. The fruit tea …
While I’m away
When my son finds himself fighting some nerves or anxiety, the answer is simple. We pray. Sometimes we hold onto each other in the kitchen. Sometimes, we pray open-eyed in …
Soul massage
If you acknowledge that we are spiritual beings having a human experience, then it’s not so far to leap. We recognize the power of massage for our physical bodies. It’s …
Beyond the baby shower
“Motherhood is the same as working 2.5 full-time jobs.” When I had the opportunity to become a mother, I knew it would be life-changing. What I didn’t know was how …