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Author: Meredith Whipple Callahan

Whoa, Baby!

Two months ago, on August 2nd, Elliott Claire was born. To quote the midwife, I looked “a bit surprised” that … More

children, parenting

(Baby) Bump in the Road

I find much of my meaning in reflecting upon everyday life and understanding what lies beneath. So, when faced with … More

busy-ness, expectations, meaning, pregnancy, productivity, third trimester

Leading With Meaning

There are many responsibilities we ask our leaders to take on:  setting the vision, making decisions, managing stakeholder relationships, and … More

communications, intentional leader, leadership, leadership development, meaning, meaning-making

Hacking Your ‘To Do’ List

I’ve often considered this question:  with so many competing priorities, how do we embed change into our everyday? In 2013, … More

What’s Behind Your Beliefs?

I recently re-read Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset.  She argues that one orientation – an individual’s relationship to growth – underlies … More

beliefs, caroldweck, dweck, fixedmindset, growthmindset, intentionality, mindset, mindsets, politics, religion

Wheels Turned When We Announced

As we announced our pregnancy, we knew that a certain question would be on the minds of many. In fact, … More

intentionality, ivf, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, pregnancy, reciprocal IVF, same-sex conception, second trimester

That First Trimester Feeling

Let’s start with the headline: I’m pregnant. 15 weeks. Due July 25th. Don’t know the sex yet but will find … More

children, control, control issues, first trimester, letting go, LGBT, pregnancy, shoulds

How Do You Bring Gratitude To Life?

When I was growing up, we always said grace before eating.  Faster or slower, with more intent or more appetite, … More

gratitude, holiday, reese, rituals, thanksgiving

Reflections on the Wedding

This weekend, I attended the fourth wedding since my own nuptials in August. With nearly three months of perspective and … More

family, friends, LGBT, LGBTQ topics, love, marriage, my experience, rituals, same-sex marriage, self-reflection, wedding

How Uber is Healing the World, One Ride at a Time

Living in San Francisco, it’s not uncommon that I hitch an Uber when I need to get around the city. … More

awareness, courage, everyday life, ride-sharing, uber, unconscious bias

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