Brilliance Mining

Less is more. How many times have you sat in front of a form to apply for an opportunity? And there it is: Give us your…

When I hear the name "Columbus" I think of the discovery of America by Europeans. It got me to ponder about how discoveries happen and what…

The Appalachian Trail (A.T.) is the longest hiking-only footpath in the world. It ranges from Maine to Georgia and is 2,193 miles in length. Hikers pass…

When it comes to storytelling, having a Ph.D. might be more of a liability than an asset. It is likely that the trouble lies less with…

This story is not about bragging. It is about pushing hard and feeling of not going fast enough on accomplishing your mission, yet being a kind…

Imagine this scenario: Someone hands you a box full of puzzle pieces. Maybe there are 1000 of them. Puzzling games is the same as in life.…

What I mean when I say "Trailblazing Mom Eagle?" When our son was five years old, my dear friend Amy said, "Let's join the Y-explorers. It…

A friend recently invited me to help launch LeanIn circles in our area. The mission is to empower women in their careers. During the conversation, she…

Imagine my surprise. A few months ago I came into the kitchen. To my shock, I saw the words "wipe when through" written with a big…

Last Saturday I gave a talk at a Women's event called "Back to Basics." Thank you, Tammy Dean, for inviting me. There's a twist to this…

In October of 2020, my dear friend Robert said to me "I think you should write a manifesto." Robert Donnell This is the same Robert who…

I think I will write this one later... just kidding. What causes procrastination? Why do people put things off? It seems to me, the most common…