Lincoln's personal connection to the Declaration of Independence as his political guide

Raising money and naming Spago after leaving Ma Maison

Lincoln as a principled politician who balanced pragmatism with democratic ideals

Personal and professional challenges leading to a major life transition

Emancipation's failure to address white supremacy and racial hierarchy

Bahrain as a model for how oil depletion can drive democratic reform

Founding the National Black Women's Health Project and addressing psychological distress

Empathy in leadership as demonstrated by Kennedy and Bush

Father's ranching passion, family farm history, and future of Brookview Farm

Disagreements with Gordon Parks over cropping and the philosophy of feeling in photography

Obama asking Wright to stop preaching and making public statements before the election

Advice for younger generations on tradeoffs and women in finance

Johnson's decision on the night of Kennedy's assassination to pursue civil rights legislation

The rarity of truly independent reporting in mid-20th century journalism

Childhood memories, grandparents' influence, and navigating feelings of disloyalty

Kidnapping in Azaz and the beginning of captivity in Syria

Discovery of telomerase through experiments with Carol Greider

Navigating the line between accuracy and partisan language as a journalist

Lincoln's evolving views on racial equality throughout his political career

McCain's authentic inner voice and self-awareness even when compromising his values

Slavery debates and compromises at the Constitutional Convention of 1787

Developing the Membership Rewards program and rising to CEO of American Express

Balancing journalistic access and distance when covering political power

Reframing women's rights to address pervasive violence and its silence

Noticing unequal treatment between boys and girls while growing up

Initial investment in Berkshire Hathaway and the CEO's broken promise