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Most job seekers …

search for jobs on LinkedIn, apply to jobs online, and send their resumes across to generic email addresses hoping for a response. ... More >>

Pulling a Hat out of a Rabit

In most cases, people try to pull a rabbit out of the hat.  That’s a problem that is very difficult to solve, and has the allure of being magical.  On the other hand, have you ever heard of anyone try to pull a hat out of a rabbit. ... More >>

A Chance to Start Over

Today I decided that it is time to start over.  I am writing a new blog post today, although I haven’t written a in about 18 months, and haven’t written consistently in well over 2 years.  All despite writing daily for almost 4 years prior to that. ... More >>

Please vote

In the last presidential election, fewer than 60% of voting age Americans actually voted. And this was one of the most watched events in history.  In the prior election it was fewer than 40% Surprised? Don’t be.  The numbers have been low for years.  This year,  we can all step up and do something about it. (CLICK HERE to find voting locations in Chicago) ... More >>

A month in at Winston & Strawn

Just about a month ago, I started my new job at a large law firm in Chicago, Winston & Strawn.  The time has definitely flown by. ... More >>

TAGS: Careers, Law

365 Days of Yoga. What I learned? And why I kept going?

365 days and two weeks ago  I stepped into my first yoga studio (and took my first yoga class since 2007).   I had no idea what was in store that Sunday, but since that day, I’ve practiced 365 consecutive days and probably went to about 450 classes (I still need to count the exact number).  This is a short reflection piece of my 365 days. ... More >>

Exactly one year ago. Seth Godin. And working on a project that mattered. [Video]

 Exactly one year ago,  I spent two weeks working with Seth Godin and 15 other extraordinares. ... More >>

Grace during transitions

Transitions are hard.  And often times feel awkward. ... More >>

TAGS: yoga

MLT Volunteers with Open Hand in Atlanta

MLT is at it again.  Just today, the Atlanta Chapter organized a volunteer activity in downtown Atlanta to pack food for homebound seniors and the underprivileged people in the local community. ... More >>

Chicago’s Most Eligible Singles 2014 – Thank You Chicago

A couple weeks ago,  I learned that Chicago magazine selected me as one of the Most Eligible Chicagoans for 2014.  What a fun surprise! ... More >>

Revive the Dream: April Session with Teach for America and Josh Anderson

Just a few weeks ago, I organized and hosted the April session for  Revive the Dream.  Our 2013 Fellows were lucky to spend the evening with Josh Anderson, a long-time Executive Director of Teach for America.  The topic of the evening was talent in the education field. ... More >>

Revive the Dream: Session 6 with OneGoal and Sarah Berghorst

Just a few hours ago, I hosted the March session for the Revive the Dream Program.  The RTD program fellows were lucky to spend the evening with Sarah Berghorst, Executive Director of OneGoal in Chicago.  The topic of the evening was college persistence, particularly in Chicago. ... More >>

Yoga, Gratitude and the Lottery

One of my heroes (and former colleague last summer) Seth Godin once told a story about the importance of being grateful. The story reminded me a lot of the Yama, Aparigraha, which is being grateful for what we have. The story went something like this. ... More >>

Practice everyday. Shun the non-believers

Since starting the 100 Day Challenge, I’ve run into skeptical people, including just a few days ago which prompted this post.  People skeptical about the idea of 100 days. ... More >>

Revive the Dream: Session 5 with Melinda Spooner and Melissa Zaikos

Just yesterday, we hosted the fifth session for the Revive the Dream Fellows Program.  Our Fellows were lucky to spend the evening with Melinda Spooner (Executive Director of Achievement Network) and Melissa Zaikos (CEO of Intrinsic Charter Schools).  The topic of the evening was Technology and the Common Core. ... More >>

Yoga 100 Challenge: 1 Week Down

A quick update on our Yoga 100 project. ... More >>

The power of once a day. Drip by drip.

Once a day is easier said than done of course. There are over 360 days and more than 200 working days a year. No matter how you slice it, it’s a lot and it’s way more than the 21 days they say it take to create a habit. Basically in our 100 days of yoga, we’re creating a habit 5 times over. ... More >>

Generosity matters more than ever

Ironically, during times of change and moments turmoil most people usually do just the opposite.  Think about it. ... More >>

Secret office

I just got back from a trip to Costa Rica. The trip was extraordinary.  Not only because the country is beautiful and the weather was warm but also because I thought more about my secret office. ... More >>

100 Days of yoga blog is live and ready to share

How can we be more connected to ourselves and those around us? How can we find change not just in our bodies but also in our minds? ... More >>