First thing’s first… today is not only Earth Day (Happy Birthday, Mother Nature!), but it also completes my 54th trip around the (as I like to say, it’s my B’Earthday!) Thank you for celebrating with me! With the earth in mind, I’d like to honor both nature and the extraordinary gift of friendship. As such, […]
Month: April 2025

Building Bridges Across a Global Network
I’m a member of a wonderful, global organization, International Women’s Forum, that supports women leaders. Last week, I had the privilege of participating in a thoughtfully designed virtual salon organized by the organization’s headquarters. The concept was simple yet powerful: Create small discussion groups by pairing chapters from different regions to foster connection and share […]

Networking Done Extraordinarily Right
Recently, I was reminded of what exceptional professional networking looks like through an experience shared by one of my LinkedIn connections, John Hall, of Crux-Xcelerate and ZoomGrants. His encounter with Jack Cowden, a young professional with Sporting Kansas City, exemplifies the art of making meaningful connections. John met Jack briefly at the Plaza Lighting Ceremony […]