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What Travel Teaches Us About Leadership and Discomfort
Travel can teach us so much about resilience, flexibility, and humility. As a frequent traveler, I strongly recommend it to anyone who has the opportunity as a way to stretch yourself, not only as a person but also as a leader. And for the record, travel doesn’t always have to take you an ocean away….
Thanksgiving and Diversity
Given the current political climate, Thanksgiving is more important than ever. The holiday is often seen as a time in our history that represents gathering and inclusion. In fact, most children learn about how Pilgrims and Native Americans put aside their differences and joined forces to prepare and enjoy a meal together. As we grow older, however, more questions arise. Was this holiday founded on inclusion or exclusion?
Democracy and Diversity
Democracy is defined by the Oxford English Dictionary as “a system of government by the whole population or all the eligible members of a state, typically through elected representatives.” Diversity is defined by Merriam-Webster as “the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.”
People died so I could vote. It’s true – civil rights pioneers sacrificed life so that all Americans could have the opportunity to cast a ballot. It’s a controversial time in America right now. We are at the tail end of election season and on November 8th we will elect candidates to represent us and make decisions for our country, including a new president.