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I never would have guessed I would ever dance ballet on stage for thousands of people. Sure enough, a couple weeks ago I completed my second season as Herr Drosselmeyer in The Conservatory’s production of The Nutcracker. The most inspiring part for me? The front row seat to watch young men and women push themselves and discover […]

How often do you find yourself in a meeting thinking about what you need to pick up at the store on the way home? Or wandering through the store thinking about what you should’ve said in that meeting? One thing I learned working as a professional actor was the power of being present. Only when an

Mister Rogers was a master of cultivating trust with people. As the creator, producer, and host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood from 1968 to 2001, he provided a “meaningful expression of care” for generations of young children. Toward the end of his life, during commencement speeches and acceptance speeches, Fred Rogers acknowledged he would not be the person

After taking the helm of a new corporate function, Tim—an executive at a fortune 500 company—called together the division’s senior leaders. Instead of the obligatory monologue about himself and his vision, Tim briefly introduced himself, then opened the floor for questions. “What’s your leadership style?” asked someone toward the back. In response, Tim told a story

Imagine you’ve just been put in charge of a crack team of talented experts you’ve never met. How would you introduce yourself to them? If you’re like most people, you recognize the importance of a good first impression. So you deftly share any pertinent qualifications, accomplishments, and experiences you bring to the table, while being careful to avoid