Stories - Life Stories
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Our stories are about how people make sense of their own lives, how they can shed light on our lives, and how we are connected to one another, to history, and to the larger human story.
Perspectives on gender differences in leadership style and decision-making
Buffett's legacy through the Giving Pledge and shared philanthropic mission
Fears of violence during King's funeral procession in Atlanta
Mother's foundational role in supporting the family and father's success
Commitment to social responsibility and speaking out on inequality
The appeal of IBM's culture of independent thinking and creative freedom
First meeting with Michelle Obama and Barack Obama over dinner
Foley's decision to return to Libya despite family concerns and prior trauma
Father's initial disappointment over not pursuing medicine and later acceptance
Reflecting on what makes someone a competitive race car driver
Meeting Barack Obama through mutual connections and shared family experiences
“After I talked with Dr. King, I understood that I was in the presence of something unusual, something unexpected. There was something about him that made me want to know more. I had not met anybody quite like him.”
Harry Belafonte
Winning the Indy Japan 200 and reflecting on the victory
Career as an institutional stockbroker on Wall Street after college
Father's humorous comment about craving cigarettes and the end of the world
McCain's visible distress during the Keating Five hearings
Views on feminism, women's power, and Indigenous understandings of womanhood
Relationship with Jim Foley and attempts to dissuade him from returning to conflict zones
Portrayals of women in advertising during the late 1960s and 1970s
Pressure and expectations of growing up in the McCain family
The rewarding experience of publishing Life during its peak years