Empathy in Practice: Navigating the Unknown Together

Recently I had the privilege of hearing NPR’s Political Correspondent, Mara Liasson speak at the United WE “We Work for Change” event. I was a bit apprehensive walking in because I was going alone. The first handful of people I noticed as a walked in were friends and...

Navigating Challenges with a New Approach

I recently went to the Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks concert at Arrowhead Stadium on a night when the heat index was over 110 degrees. So what did we do when things heated up? We adjusted our expectations and our approach: Instead of walking, we hitched a ride on a golf...

The Importance of Proactive Decision-Making in Legal Matters

I signed up for a 101 class in “How to Pick a High School” for my 5th grade daughter. She has several options, both charter schools and private schools are good in our area. At the same time, it seems a bit early to start thinking about high school when...