

A Knight’s Tale
A scene from “A Knight’s Tale” has resonated with me ever since it premiered in 2001.

It’s Not What You Say But How You Say It
As a kid, I often made requests that didn’t sound much like requests….

The Party After the Party
When was the last time you were at a party and didn’t want to leave?

Take Everything as a Compliment
This phrase wasn’t just a clever quip I recall hearing from a mentor. It was a challenge. A mindset.

Why am I here?
Have you ever been invited to a meeting or gathering and, looking around at the other participants—knowing the strength of their dossiers—thought to yourself, "What am I doing here??”


The Power of the 6 F’s
As the calendar flips into a new year, so do our hopes for what’s ahead.

O Christmas Tree
One December afternoon a few years back, the clatter of falling ornaments startled me.


The Power of Moments
Defining moments are created from one or more of these powerful elements…

BEGINNINGS
When I got the call from my college’s student activities office inviting me and a handful of other female classmates to join the Chicago audience for a taping of The Phil Donahue Show—it was a thrill!