- Jul 17, 2022
- 1 min
TOPICS THAT MAKE YOU THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX: Nature vs. Nurture
Recently, two people asked me, “What I wanted?" One person is a new colleague who helps organizations build great conversations. So, I...
- May 17, 2022
- 1 min
TOPICS THAT MAKE YOU THINK OUTSIDE OF THE BOX: The Slap Down
I can’t say exactly how many times I have written about "the slap-down." More than a dozen times including comments on social. The story...
- Aug 16, 2020
- 1 min
Enough parties, it’s time for Politics of Sound Mind
Here’s the thing: As a voting adult, I’d like to consider an idea and then make decision. So, let’s say ✅I agree with healthcare ideals...
- Jul 27, 2020
- 2 min
Check your cause's ego at the door
You know when two roads meet. This happens in my home town, Toronto. The QEW Eastbound overlaps with the 401 Westbound. How can you being...
- Nov 5, 2018
- 1 min
Hope: Year 10
Ten years ago when we elected the first black president: Did we envision the resistance of the current backlash movement? I want to...
- Nov 4, 2018
- 1 min
Defining Moments, then what?
All that build up and anticipation for a “defining moment” and then what? Life continues on as it always does. Life continues on whether...
- Sep 30, 2018
- 1 min
Blackout versus Shoutout: We can do them both
This is not a time to stand alone. Women are reaching out to me and I want to share some of what I am hearing. 1. Do you think the...
- Sep 27, 2018
- 2 min
The Powerlessness of Women
When we walked out of Black Klanmsman last Sunday, it wasn’t because it was poorly done. Nothing close. The film was so well done that I...
- Jul 22, 2018
- 1 min
Revisting Tennis: What I am learning on the court.
I am revisiting tennis. These aren’t high school gym lessons and enough time has passed to give this a try again. So, what will I get out...
- Jul 11, 2018
- 1 min
Bright Light Moments
It was just a week ago that I tried to capture all of these memories. As a scientist, I wonder if trying to remember so much and trying...
- Jun 8, 2018
- 1 min
Depression and Identity: Are we missing the point?
I began blog early in the week. But now with two celebrity suicides in one week, I believe the discussion is too important to fall prey...
- May 20, 2018
- 1 min
How We Engage Our Transferable Skills: 3 Ideas from a Photo Shoot
▫️You all know I love organizations along with the interaction between people and process. Here’s what I observed at my son’s first photo...
- May 5, 2018
- 2 min
A Private Conversation: Do you know where that pain is coming from?
A tight pelvic flooor. Read more. Watch video. So....this is a PSA. Dude, so many folks are going to be like what????? This is for women...
- Apr 18, 2018
- 1 min
How we are coached matters
So, earlier this week, I shared about my son’s gymnastics experience. Here’s a #principleinpractice for you, How we are coached matters....
- Jan 15, 2018
- 2 min
Honoring Dr. King
We understand the physics of energy. “A body in motion will stay in motion, a body at rest will stay at rest.” We know, what it takes to...
- Dec 31, 2017
- 2 min
Remembering Juanita and Hyacinth
Ms. Juanita Moore's Academy nominated performance in Imitation of Life defined a point of view for my mother. She had spoken to me, my...
- Dec 13, 2017
- 1 min
People versus Parties
We are heading back to first principles. Here’s how. “Elect a candidate that represents what you value as a society.” I’ve been reading...
- Nov 3, 2017
- 2 min
Chains were meant to be broken
I remember the exact moment I decided that I am chain breaker. It was summer of 1989. Many of you weren’t even alive. I had received a...
- Oct 4, 2017
- 1 min
Start Early, Give Often
When our son was a fifth grader, he had asked to go see Black Friday like it were a movie or a ceremony. He explained that he had heard...
- Oct 3, 2017
- 3 min
God given rites...
Today some person on another thread was on about their “God given rite” to carry a gun. Rite not right was part of what prodded me to...
- Sep 23, 2017
- 1 min
Shadows at Work
We visited the Experience Music Project in Seattle and here's what I learned about shadows at work: 1. Your shadows are with you. Better...
- Jun 1, 2017
- 1 min
Engaging Kids Through S.T.E.A.M
I love meeting with kids of all ages to talk to them about my experiences growing up. I was always in the minority in my classes and...
- Dec 16, 2016
- 2 min
Last Caste
Boy 2016. In my life I have my fair share of bullies and bias mongers. It is one of the reasons I believe part of my destiny is to live...
- Mar 20, 2016
- 1 min
Dreams are for Big Kids Too
I've had so many amazing opportunities to interface with amazing human beings in this industry. Meeting Steve Wozniak is in the top 3.
- Mar 20, 2016
- 1 min
Unleash Your Creativity with Technology
Question: What’s the future of engineering and what are the things that are going to matter most, especially for people getting into...
- Jan 11, 2016
- 2 min
So, that's a Ziggy Stardust
When I was a girl, I was completely afraid of Ziggy Stardust. Curious, too. I remember the first time I saw 'it'. To me, Ziggy was an...
- Nov 2, 2015
- 2 min
Turning 13: 2 Parts Love, 1 Part Dragon
Today, our daughter bought 3 books at Barnes and Nobles. The Fault of the Stars, The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight, and...