Her grandmother used to make maps for a living, and Imani lives to navigate them all... all because she is unafraid to ask why.
The Disruptive Power of Why – Celebrating the birthday of a world changer
Avoiding Friendly Fire
...I can fight you and I might win, but if I get you to fight each other, I am sure to win. In the foxhole, we may look different, talk different, even like different football teams, but in that time we are, and have to be, one.
Passing the Interview…
How he handles this issue tells me how he would handle my issues, and the issues of the rest of America.
The Dirt Between Us
being willing to get in the dirt with them, to listen, to understand and to find that common ground, makes each person better, stronger and more healthy.
Not Just an “A”. So Much More…
Not too long ago, I had the opportunity to accompany one of my best friends to Beijing, China for 2 weeks of... well, a lot of hanging out and doing nothing 😉 . We had certain expectations going in that he would be busy for a good part of the day, but we would have …
A Chit Chat Among Cherubim
Today I sat in service, listening to another Easter message. I say "another", like it's just the same old thing year after year, but thankfully, it wasn't like that. There were a few things that struck me this year that just had me thinking more holistically about the whole event, and opened up the conversation …
400m… You Can Be The Change You Want to See
what could have happened if Africa were allowed to progress on their own without the oppressive arm of colonialism... That same thought could be applied to basically anything in our lives: what could happen if the thing holding us back wasn't able to?
Conversations on a Cloud: Dealing with Conflict and Controversy
This past week there was yet another reason for me to stay away from social media: another mass shooting at a school. This makes 18 so far, and we haven't even gotten to the third month of the year. While I have no answers to any of the issues, I do have some strong opinions …
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Customer Service: Use Your Tools
When dealing with established organizations, it is amazing to see how some of them fail to use the tools that are not just at their disposal, but literally right in front of them. This past week I received notification from my bank that they needed to replace my Debit card, due to something on their …
What It Is – The Transformation of Kidstuph
I remember the first time I heard it. I was about 5 or 6 years old... I might have been walking by myself, or riding on the back of my brother's bike. Another kid, maybe a little older than me was walking toward me and, with all the swagger a little kid could muster, said …
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