Helping or Harming?
The New York Times, Nov. 3, 2015
When making donations, make sure what you give is what’s needed.
Community Collaborations
October 2015
Working together.
Coloring in the Lines
California Magazine, Fall 2015
How racially diverse should universities be?
Molecular Management
August 2015
What sex? What species?
The Public Face
April 2015
Putting your best foot forward.
From Bedtime to the Boardroom
Entrepreneur Magazine, April 2015
Why storytelling matters in business.
Rolling with the Punches at Any Stage of Life
My last column: if there is no such thing as a life without change, why does it feel so difficult?
The Struggle to Be First
California Magazine, Spring 2015
Being the first to go to college in the family – a struggle between school and home.
Engendering Sons
California Magazine, Winter 2014
Is it doable – or even desirable – to raise gender neutral children?
Disclosing Mental Health Issues at Work?
Some are glad – but others regret – telling a boss about psychological problems.
Bread, Milk and Mayhem
Fairwarning.org, September 9, 2014
Vehicle crashes into storefronts are more common – and more preventable – than you may think.
Estate Planning is More Than the Will
Trusted friends and family members need to know how to get access to bank and online accounts, and even your home after you die.
German Crime Novel Comes to America
The International New York Times, June 10, 2014
Anna Maria Schenekel’s first novel was a surprise hit in Germany. Will Americans read it?
Two Decades of Fraud
Almost two thousand victims and nearly $26 million lost. How did it go on for so long?
The Story You Can’t Publish – And Can’t Forget
ASJA Monthly May 2014
I didn’t want to give up on my piece about Sandor Acs and his moment in history. But there were no takers.
In Life and Business, Learning to be Ethical
Research shows most of think we’re more ethical than we really are.
An Alternative to Giving Up the Car Keys
There’s a choice for older drivers between stopping driving and ignoring problems.
Terms of Enrichment
Avenue Magazine, December 2013
Preparing your children for money is as important as preparing money for your children.
In a North Face Jacket, a Reversible Appeal
The New York Times, Nov. 16, 2013
North Face jackets, vests and fleeces are everywhere. Why?
Dealing with a Client who Calls and Calls…
Listen to your gut – if it tells you a client is going to be hellish to work with, run the other way. Here are some telltale signs.
After a Tragedy, the Best Ways People Can Help
It has become all too common – a mass tragedy happens and people rush to donate money to the families. Is there a better way to show our sympathy?
Complaining is Necessary – But Learn to Do It Right
Some people want a complaint-free world. Not me.
You’ve Been Doing a Fantastic Job, Just One Thing…
Too much praise can cloud feedback – the point is to help someone do better, not make them feel better.
How to Trust People
O Magazine, Dec. 2012
Nobody wants to be a sucker. But it’s worse to trust no one.
Understanding the Universal
USC Dornsife Magazine, November 9, 2012
USC’s Shoah Foundation has the world’s largest collection of Holocaust testimony. It is now expanding to other genocides.
That Elusive Diploma
National Journal, September 27, 2012
Getting into college is hard, but staying in is even harder. It takes help – and money.
The Allowance Conundrum
Worth Magazine, Aug./Sept. 2012
When did giving children allowances get so complicated?
Redefining Success and Celebrating the Ordinary
Why do we feel we all have to be so special? When did the term ordinary become so feared?
Has School Fundraising Gone Too Far?
Family Circle, March 2012
Tighter school budgets means more pressure on parents and more ethical questions.
Forget Networking. How to be a Connector
Entrepreneur, Jan. 29, 2012
Connecting is different than networking, but are connectors born or made?
