“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make. “

– Jane Goodall

Thank you for leaders who model compassion for themselves and others, who foster connection, humility and try to stay grounded. Thank you for leaders who look at the big picture and act out of dignity and respect. Thank you for leaders who remind us that cultivating these qualities requires intention, attention, commitment and practice over and over again.

I heard Pema Chodron once say that, “Society is just a bunch of Us.” This is a useful thing to remember.

We are society. We don’t have to be famous to be mindful leaders. What we do and say each and every day matters. Thank you, all of you, for being here and for your presence.

“The best way to take care of the future is to take care of the present moment.”

-Thich Nhat Hanh

xoxo