Reflections: On Being a Leader in the 21st Century

I'm sharing with you a "speech" of sorts that I delivered at the National Honor Society Induction Ceremony at my former school in Connecticut. I hope my message resonates with you and prompts you to reflect on your own experiences, ambitions, and talents, while also inspiring you to embrace who you are and to live up to your full potential….

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The Importance of Getting Everything in Writing

Today, I’m sharing an essay written by my friend Penny, who describes an experience that most adults have faced at some point in their life. I cannot stress the importance of documentation, from holding on to receipts at restaurants and the tailor, to writing up a lease document (however informal) for a sublet, to describing the scenario surrounding a theft. Since graduating from college (where my life was very sheltered)…

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Etiquette Matters: How to Properly Request a Letter of Recommendation

The end of August is nearing, which means it is back-to-school season. While most students are relishing their last days of summer---squeezing in that last fun trip, or meeting with friends in their hometown---I am trying to find quiet time to finish up my last set of recommendation letters for college. I have written over a hundred reference/recommendation letters for my students…

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