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The Space Between

Years ago, my dear friend and mentor Don Foley shared a story about Isaac Stern that I’ve never let go. The great violinist (1920-2001) was often asked why the music sounded so different when Isaac played it on his violin versus when the…

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Finding The Words

Finding Truth in the Narrative

There’s been much talk in recent weeks about Russia's intent to control the narrative on Ukraine. Unsurprising, perhaps, given the country's tight grip on state media but just the same, it’s got me thinking about this concept we call the…

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‘Make a Run’

I’ve always loved a good underdog story. So it’s no surprise that Saint Peters’ run in this year’s March Madness basketball tournament captured my heart just as it did millions of others who may first have asked, “Where’s Saint Peter's?”,…

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Finding The Words

No Words

There’s a children’s book I love called Quiet. The beautiful and contemplative book was written in 2018 by legendary author-illustrator Tomie DePaola, just a few years before his passing. Tomie DePaola narrated some of my favorite…

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Intent vs. Impact

Have you ever delivered a presentation or even a passing comment that felt good in the moment, only to be met by some strange looks in the crowd? If you’re Jane Campion, you probably know the feeling. The Power of the Dog director, who…

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Finding The Words

What Do You See?

Last weekend, I took my daughters into Washington, D.C. to attend the opening of the Smithsonian’s If Then/She Can Exhibit, the largest collection of statues of women ever assembled. On a beautiful sunny Saturday afternoon, we toured through…

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Agency News, Award Wins

Carrie Fox Receives 2022 Women Making History Award

This International Women’s Day, we’re excited to share that Mission Partners' Founder and CEO Carrie Fox is one of 31 recipients of the 2022 Women Making History Award. The award, announced by The Montgomery County Commission for Women and…

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Checking in on You.

“I can’t seem to focus…” “I’m just so distracted...” “It’s all so much to process...” If your workplace is like mine, the mood starting this week was decidedly different from the last. By noon on Monday, comments…

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Good to Be…

Many of us won’t be returning to traditional workspaces, and if we do, it surely won’t be as it was before. Settling into our remote offices means that in most cases, we have far fewer opportunities to be in community with our peers. But that’s only if we make it so.

Finding The Words

What Would it Hurt to Ask?

Think about the last hard question that was tossed your way. I mean a really hard question. Maybe it was in a large presentation, at a weekly team meeting, or in a one-on-one conversation with a colleague. Wherever it was, I want you to…

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