America’s Testimony
Reflecting Forward in a New American Future I have spent the past two months standing before the Ohio House Education Committee, offering testimony not for recognition, not for fame, and not for any personal gain, but in the name of … Continue reading America’s Testimony
Cultivating Mindful Connection During the Holidays
As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the bustle—shopping lists, travel plans, work deadlines, and a flurry of social events. Yet amidst all the motion, one of the greatest gifts we can give—to ourselves and … Continue reading Cultivating Mindful Connection During the Holidays
The Power of Presence
As we embark on the holiday season, we must remind ourselves to be present with those who are closest to us. We often have a million and one deadlines to meet at work, spouses, children, parents, and siblings to care … Continue reading The Power of Presence
“Speak, For Your Servant is Listening”
In a world divided by race, class, and ideology, it can become very easy to get distracted by the noise. Some of us become intoxicated with the memories of the past. Most of us are engrossed with the urgency of … Continue reading “Speak, For Your Servant is Listening”
Choosing Voice Over Silence: The Power of Connection
The old adage, “speech is silver, silence is golden” suggests that silence is what we should aspire to. Yet silence – the censoring or withholding of thought, insight, and self – is what divides us. If we want to stay … Continue reading Choosing Voice Over Silence: The Power of Connection
Unbroken
At a rate of 67,000 miles per hour, celestial sojourners are we. For eons together preceded by our ancestors, and those who preceded them. We balance each millisecond between the depths of a hopeless annihilation of a plunge into the … Continue reading Unbroken
Unbroken: Lessons In Influence From Indigenous And Faith Traditions
One of the greatest challenges I faced in becoming an executive leader was learning how to influence others in difficult circumstances, especially when goals, vision, and mission do not fully align. Early in my leadership journey, I believed that a … Continue reading Unbroken: Lessons In Influence From Indigenous And Faith Traditions
Health Equity as a Workplace Imperative
While we often think of health as something that happens in the realm of health care, a holistic and research-based perspective points to health being a multifaceted state of being that is influenced by multiple interdependent factors. As noted by … Continue reading Health Equity as a Workplace Imperative
All Things In Common
Even though I knew in advance the November edition of the magazine would be focused on Health and Wellness, I was still uncertain which direction to go for this special edition. Annoyed with myself for not having a clear direction, … Continue reading All Things In Common
Three-Fifths 