Lately, I have been thinking a lot about friendships and what distinguishes a friend from a best friend. Online, they are known as BFFs or best friends forever. Oprah calls them “besties” and has dedicated entire shows to this special relationship. Rob Lowe says he’s married to his. And I know I am married to […]
The tipping point toward love and kindness
OK, this may seem strange but my post today is inspired by a bathroom stall. I recently spoke at a leadership conference on a university campus and I was struck by the positive tone that all the scribbles on the wall shared. I remember a time when the things people wrote were overwhelmingly negative — […]