It takes one

We do not all start on an equal footing. A wide range of factors entirely out of a child’s control will place them on a path. For some, the course may not alter significantly from the original track, often not because of the individual but also due to others and...

Reputation

Building one up takes decades and requires consistency and deliberate action to create, build, and nurture. While it is not always possible to define one’s reputation, we gain it through repeated interactions with others and establishing a common thread of solid...

Ethical conduct

Telling lies is a habit, and it is infectious. It all begins with a white lie, and it is justified for personal reasons; however, that is still a lie, and from there, it escalates. So, where does it stop? Telling the truth is also habit-forming. The more you do it,...

Diversity, equity, and inclusion

Every organization that places value in its people and human capital is addressing its policies and practices in diversity, equity, and inclusion in the past year. Regardless of the extent to which they prioritize the initiatives, there is purposeful reflection and...

Trust, front and center

The fundamental value we rely on to conduct, interact, and participate in almost all we do daily: trust. We are unable to function unless we trust the people we know and even those we don’t. We trust that the company has packaged the decaf coffee as labeled, the news...