Getting from Weird to Wonder

Getting from Weird to Wonder

Might this headline reflect your life journey? It resonates as part of my own journey growing in wisdom and maturity. Remember being a kid, when the girl with braces seemed weird? How about the boy who brought kimchi in his lunch? Totally weird. And the twins who were...
The Importance of Social Capital

The Importance of Social Capital

I’m reading a great book, “Bowling Alone,” written by Robert D. Putnam. Published back in 2000, its themes resonate today. In fact, I’ve recently been reflecting on the power of tiny interactions, so was captivated by his ideas. In the book,...
Escape the Scarcity of Needing

Escape the Scarcity of Needing

…and embrace the abundance of wanting. We often confuse “want” with “need”… “I need a new dress”…. “I need to lose ten pounds”… “I need my boss to like me”. If we think about it, how...
Try on different skins

Try on different skins

Skin is the largest organ in the human body – it’s often what people first notice when they see us. And it can be fun to try on different skins… different shades, tones, and textures. This summer, my daughter’s gone through a tanning phase and...
How Design Enhances Business

How Design Enhances Business

I recently taught at the Stanford d.school, and was delighted to see that 1/3 the students were studying Design, 1/3 studying Business, and 1/3 came from a variety of disciplines. This certainly showcased the importance and versatility of design thinking! While...
Becoming unbreakable

Becoming unbreakable

Someone recently commented that I seemed particularly resilient. She asked, “Were you born this way?” I don’t think we’re born resilient…in fact, rather the opposite. We are born malleable, entering the world with softness, easily dented… even bruised. So,...