“What makes a good leader?” It was a recurring question I was asking of all I encountered. In a few months I was headed to my first mission with Doctors Without Borders and I was seeking the answer that would serve me through the experience. I wanted an answer that would strike a nerve, make … Read more
We had been trekking through the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda when the guy with the rifle held up his hand. We instantly stopped walking and became very quiet while he stepped off the path and disappeared into the midst of the dense green foliage. I took the opportunity to sit down where I … Read more
At a barbecue recently I asked a friend how she was doing. She opted for the standard response and declared “Fine.” She then turned to the chip bowl, sought out the perfect chip and plunged it into the green chili dip. As she began to munch I asked, “Are you lying to me?” It did … Read more