I’m a little tired this morning. Late Sunday nights will do that—but this one didn’t feel like procrastination or avoidance. It felt like something else entirely. It felt like not wanting a really good weekend to end. Starting With Connection Friday began simply—coffee and conversation with my friend Steph. No agenda. No pressure. No underlying … More When You Don’t Want the Weekend to End
There’s a particular feeling that comes with the beginning of a new chapter—not the loud excitement of starting something new, but the quieter process of settling in. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been finding my rhythm at the University of Massachusetts Global as an Associate Professor of Operations and Project Management. And what I’ve been reminded of—almost … More Settling In, Stepping Forward, and Staying Grounded
There’s something about Spring that doesn’t ask for attention—yet changes everything. As we approach Ostara and feel the turning of the wheel, I’ve been reflecting on what renewal actually looks like—not in the dramatic sense, but in the quiet, consistent unfolding that happens beneath the surface. Because renewal isn’t loud.It’s patient. Idunn’s Apples and the Myth of … More The Quiet Power of Renewal
First, an apology. It has been a little while since my last post here at The Social Capitalist. Between travel, preparation for new work, and the rhythm of life shifting quickly, the time to sit down and write kept slipping away. But writing—reflection—has always been one of the ways I make sense of the world, so … More Returning to the Page
If I’m surprised by anything right now, it’s not the opportunities. It’s not the travel, the titles, the invitations, or the platforms. It’s the depth of gratitude. Gratitude that feels less like a passing emotion and more like a steady undercurrent. A quiet awareness that the most meaningful parts of my life are not the … More The Real Measure
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