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I Too Shall Rise – Taking Inspiration from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s Confirmation

Though I only followed  Ketanji Brown Jackson’s rise to securing her Supreme Court confirmation from the social media periphery, I have not been left untouched by the journey. The first thing for me was the look; the sideward beaming gaze from her 17-year-old daughter, Leila, which spoke volumes. Not least, a mix of pride, affirmation, …

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Cry and See

The other day I remembered something that happened to me some 12 to 13 years ago. I was in a meeting with several of my colleagues in the company boardroom when, in adjusting my chair, I hit my knee on the leg of the table.  It’s important that I set some context before carrying on …

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Unearthing the Roots of Distrust

As I have shared in the past, I battle with periodic episodes of angst concerning my children – their today and their tomorrow. One child-related event or the other would occur, triggering bouts of quiet anxiety. Sometimes, other people’s children would face difficult circumstances and I have to stop myself from projecting those negative situations …

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