Disrupting the Status Quo
“Originality is independence, not rebellion; it is sincerity, not antagonism.” ~ George Henry Lewes, English philosopher and critic of literature and theatre What’s my own story on the topic of disrupting the status quo? At a turning point in my...
byLucy Shenouda
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: 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: Curiosity & Courage are My Guides
I am halfway to somewhere. I wake up disoriented, forgetting for a moment where I am. I feel a deep quiet within, a serene feeling brought on by the early sounds of nature and the rustic cosy cabin-like decor. The...
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
The Stillness to Observe
Be in the stillness to observe and notice what you are feeling, especially when autopilot is just not sustainable. We must pay attention. Be still. Pause within. Connect to what matters most. Each day the unexpected, the unspeakable, the unimaginable...
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
The Quest for Creativity – Flaws and All
Flaws and all. Flaws. What is it about imperfection that leads us to feel that we must be perfect? We are human. We are inherently imperfect. The pursuit of perfection in my adult life has led me to many a stumble,...
byLucy Shenouda
The Quest for Creativity – Risks and All
The quest for creativity is a lifelong learning process, risks and all. The sheer potential for creativity, in my view, is immense no matter the discomfort in the pursuit. I now lean in on what I learned as a child...
byLucy Shenouda
Showing Up Not Showing Off: Shed Complicity for Simplicity
Complicity? We have all been complicit. At some point. Complicit to not showing up as our true selves. Complicit with our inner critic voice. Complicit to present ourselves as less than who we are, truly. We all have something special...
byLucy Shenouda
