Two months ago, on August 2nd, Elliott Claire was born. To quote the midwife, I looked “a bit surprised” that…
(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…
Leading With Meaning
There are many responsibilities we ask our leaders to take on: setting the vision, making decisions, managing stakeholder relationships, and…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
Reflections on the Wedding
This weekend, I attended the fourth wedding since my own nuptials in August. With nearly three months of perspective and…
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.…
The Intentional 