A Call to the Best in Each of Us It was an evening of triumph without triumphalism, victory without vindictiveness. There was no “It’s our turn,” no dualism—us/them. A profound sense that we are in it together, that the better angels in each of us is being summoned, to me marked one of the most […]
Ledge
A curtain, descending over that lustrous mind, That mind that drew rich laughter from almost everything, That mind now expressed as pinched face, furrowed brow, Clenched jaw all fighting to understand, Synaptic wires trying to find data bases, swinging unplugged, Her face desperate to connect. My son? Yes, my son. Lives? Lives? In New York! […]
Leading Example
The greatness of leadership does not depend on position, and a great position does not guarantee a great leader. Leadership is grounded in others, not self. It gives to get the best from others. It inspires by commitment and example, not by exhortation.lt is larger than the leader. It inspires and aspires for the greater […]
