One Mosaic Piece at a Time: We are Sisters. We are Family.
As I awaken, I look upward. My vision is out of focus. My sight gradually clears. I see a beautiful woman with bright, smiling blue eyes. She’s wearing a surgical cap. I am unable to speak. I hear her say...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: I Know and I Don’t Know
“Are we where we are supposed to be? How do we know? The way forward is hidden, I cannot see around the bend! Is this the path I am meant to take now? How do I know?”
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: Fullness and Stillness of Life
I stand in my room. Very still. There was a lot of clattering and activity over the past few days. In this moment, there’s quiet. I actually feel and hear the stillness. I feel a deep sadness within. I stay...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: Courage and Conviction are My Allies
The news I receive is the ultimate privilege for a senior manager at a national advertising agency. It is the opportunity to visit the strategic global offices of our newly acquired client, Nestlé. This news represents earned recognition for months...
byLucy Shenouda
Leading in a Global Mosaic: One Mosaic Piece at a Time
As I prepare to step into a new life, new role, new team in an ancient country and culture, I do so with a deep sense of self-assurance. This feeling is strong in spite of the objections of my family,...
byLucy Shenouda
Creative Tension
I am fascinated by language and words. I find joy understanding connections between concepts and ideas, thoughts and deeds. I am particularly intrigued by the concept of 'creative tension'. I believe creative tension is a key precursor to transformative change for individuals, organizations and communities....
byLucy Shenouda
I Catch a Glimpse – My Livelihood!
Livelihood. Today’s word is inspired by the picture in this post. I imagined a young man or woman using the bicycle as a means to their livelihood, their life. I see four words. Live, Lively, Hood, and Livelihood. Multiple meanings...
byLucy Shenouda
I Catch a Glimpse – It’s Elusive!
Ever since the 23rd of March 2020, I catch a glimpse through a word. Just One Word. It carries me through the day. This word comes from thoughtful reflection in solitude or shared in conversation. This daily practice helps me...
byLucy Shenouda
Through the Looking Glass
At a turning point in my life ten years ago, I stepped into the looking glass, I left an 'old' life behind. I started a new life. I had an opportunity to shape the days and years to come. I...
byLucy Shenouda
Slow Down. Pack Your Patience.
It's hard to slow down at any time of the year, to practice patience. And, it's particularly hard during a change of seasons. Real and metaphoric. And, it’s that time of year, again. Back to school. Back to work ......
byLucy Shenouda
