Running 638 Miles for a Cause

By Sudeep Kandel Running is a profound act which transcends personal boundaries, cultures, and social dogmas. It is as primitive as the history of humankind. But in present day it is considered more of an exercise than a natural act. People have different reasons for...

Beyond Networking: Creating Opportunity

By Jami Gibson Kare Anderson, a writer for Forbes, recently gave a TED talk about creating and seizing opportunity. Many people may attribute opportunities to being in the right place at the right time, but often, opportunities are the result of individuals who...

Mindfulness

By Dean Whittaker For the past year I have been meditating using an iPhone App called Headspace. It is an effort on my part to find a way to reduce stress and be more present. What I have learned is that it works! It has afforded me an opportunity to be more mindful...

Ten Life Lessons From My Garden

By Dean Whittaker This spring I decided it was time a plant a garden. Little did I know how much I would learn about life in the process. Here are ten things my garden is teaching me: 1. Preparation – The need to prepare the soil by loosening it and giving it the...