When I was in my early teens, I thought I knew what I wanted to be when I grew up: the host of a morning talk show. I used to pretend that our family living-room was a TV studio. I…
Category: Earning your voice
“Africa in Your Tone” (A 90-second reading on how diversity informs authenticity)
“Good afternoon, sir,” I said to a distinguished Ghanaian scholar who had just joined our already-crowded minivan as we headed out for more school visits in Kasoa, Ghana last month. We then made introductions around the vehicle, and I mentioned…
“Hello, TOO!” (A 90-second reading.)
Years ago, I worked for the President of the Arizona Board of Regents. My office was in his law suite, along with his law partners and the lobbyists who worked for his firm. I seemed to often arrive just behind…
“In a Taxi that Runs Red Lights” (A 50-second reading on a life without rules)
A man arrives in a new country, and hails a taxi at the airport. Not long into the journey, the driver runs a red light. “Excuse me, but you just ran a red light!” the passenger says. “Oh, don’t worry…
Light or Shadow? Four questions I ask myself before offering counsel.
Wisdom is a precious commodity. We must cherish it, carry it with humility and security, and offer it to others only through graceful, thoughtful exchanges that honor our spiritual essence. In my last blog entry, I discussed our lack of…
