In my tradition, this is the New Year. A time of introspection, a time to ask forgiveness for transgressions we knowingly or unknowingly committed against others, a time to move forward. With that in mind, during holiday services I read a beautiful, medieval poem called Ya-Aleh (a Hebrew word meaning “rise”) which is the lead […]
Tag: Friendship
Circle of Competence
This past weekend, my family and I trekked back to Omaha, Nebraska, for our 13th annual “pilgrimage” to visit the Oracle of Omaha; that is, we attended yet another Berkshire Hathaway Annual Shareholders Meeting. As ever, it did not disappoint. And, once again, as the leaders of the BRK cult, Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger, […]
Building Rapport
Introduction from Alana: Today, I’m so excited to introduce you to the incomparable, Karah Maloley. I met Karah several years ago when she came to Kansas City for Kauffman FastTrac Facilitator certification. At that time, we had opportunity to have dinner together. It was a remarkable experience for me as Karah is a wonderful conversationalist […]