Don’t be Fooled – The Courage to Stand for What Matters
Don’t be Fooled – The Courage to Stand for What Matters Try not to be fooled today or any other day. There are countless distractions vying for your time and energy, but the challenge lies in keeping the truly important things at the center of your life. How do you recognize what genuinely matters to […]
Eno River Art Show
Eno River Art Show I went to the Eno River Arts Event last Friday night. Impartial’s artwork is part of their show and of course, I wanted to be supportive. There was a good crowd there for the space they had. I would say at least 100 people in a couple of rooms and more […]
Your Voice
The World Needs Your Authentic Voice In a world saturated with noise, there’s one sound that remains irreplaceably powerful: your authentic voice. Not an echo of someone else’s thoughts. Not a carefully crafted persona designed to maximize likes. Not a watered-down version of your truth meant to offend the fewest people possible. Your actual, unfiltered, […]
Willingness to Prepare
Willingness to Prepare Let’s be honest about our priorities. We all say certain things matter to us, like family, health, work, personal growth, but our actions tell the real story. Are we actually willing to put in the preparation time for the things we claim are important? Sometimes I catch myself saying something matters, then […]
Interactive Prosecution Presentation
Interactive Prosecution Presentation I gave an interactive prosecution presentation virtually this past Wednesday night. A group of students and faculty participated, not just listened to a “speaker”, but took an active role in reading through the series of events that collectively was my prosecution. It’s only the third time that I have done this. I […]
We are all Commencing…
We are all Commencing… I had the privilege to go to my two daughters’ college graduations this past week. Interestingly, they were in two different cities about 2.5 hours apart on the same day. Besides the fact that I was proud of them and overjoyed at their accomplishments, I have to admit, I look forward […]
Volunteering
A Personal Reflection Over the past few years at Impartial, I’ve been deeply moved by the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who have stepped forward to contribute their time and talents. Their collective generosity has been nothing short of transformative. Without these individuals, our organization simply would not exist in its current form. This extraordinary […]
“It’s Summer” Finding Your Seasonal Vibe
“It’s Summer” Finding Your Seasonal Vibe “Well, it’s summer…” You know that phrase. There’s something about summer that gives us permission to live differently. The longer daylight hours make me feel like I should be productive well into the evening, but there’s also social pressure to have vacation plans when honestly, the summer heat isn’t […]
Summer Interns are here.
Summer Interns are here. Next week, we’re welcoming our fourth cohort of summer interns from the University of Chicago. They are feature writers, app builders, volunteer managers, and video game developers who are stepping from the academic world into real-world impact. After wrapping up another year of rigorous coursework, summer offers them a chance to […]
It’s Permission…Why Online Communities Feel So Real
It’s Permission…Why Online Communities Feel So Real Have you ever noticed how “we” can be one person at work or school, another with your family, and someone completely different in your online community? It’s not that you’re being fake—you’re just finally being allowed to be yourself. Here’s something that might sound backwards: Communities attract people […]