One of the chapters in my book, Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice from 100 Experts, was titled “Vulnerability is a Strength.” But when the manuscript came back from the editor it was titled: “Leaders Connect with Empathy and Compassion.” Since the book is written for an audience of men and women, the editor was concerned that vulnerability would not resonate …
To Change Name or Not Change: That is the Question
Since I blog about leading, learning, sage-ing and living, this post concerns a life question on which I have been thinking. From last April through June, my husband and I were on the wedding circuit. We attended six weddings—all in Des Moines and all at different venues. It is fun watching the kids of our friends get married. We had …