Where and when you enter Imagine walking into a crowded auditorium. You scan the room with your eyes and notice different groups of people, huddled in small circles, engaged in conversations only they can hear. What do you do? Where do you go? Most importantly, how do...
After the storm… The artist—and the artwork—caught our eye as soon as we saw them one recent quiet, locked-down morning. Kadir Nelson is an award-winning author and artist; some of you likely know his New Yorker covers, or his album art for artists like Drake,...
Repairing breaches of trust “Trust is like a mirror. You can fix it if it’s broken, but you can still see the crack in that mother fucker’s reflection.” ― Beyonce and Lady Gaga As I was exploring this topic, I was surprised to find that more research seems to...
The reasons why people trust you “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” ― George MacDonald George MacDonald, a 19th Century Scottish novelist, once wrote: “To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved.” That’s a pretty bold statement, even...
What it means to trust “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” Ernest Hemingway Ernest Hemingway is attributed with these words: “The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.” I can imagine your response. Easier...
Please don’t pick me last I’d like to share a story about what can happen to us when we are thrust into uncomfortable situations. Whenever I lead a course, part of my responsibility as the instructor is to create a safe space where people can learn and grow....
