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.
McCain's decision to run a positive campaign in South Carolina despite negative attacks
Legacy of Mrs. P.F.E. Albee, Avon's first representative
Early adoption of technology and computers in the 1990s
The strategic calculus behind selecting a vice presidential candidate
Punk music as the soundtrack to skateboarding culture and personal identity
Gradual realization of her capacity and path to becoming CEO
Identifying as a feminist and personal preferences in a lightning round
Original plan for Susie to manage and distribute the family foundation
Childhood memories of traveling through France before father's deployment
McCain's decision to withdraw from the 2000 Republican primary race
Jon's rapid rise at Newsweek amid the death of a beloved mentor
“I consider mentoring a process of showing your scars instead of your successes. I've always been awed by how many people resonate when I tell the story of my life. Often it's the first time they've ever told anyone their own story.”
Loretta Ross
Childhood observations of racial segregation in Washington and Virginia
Defending Barack Obama's character at a town hall against slurs from the crowd
Ensuring independence of conservation teams after Doug's death
Childhood personality, interests, and a rebellious period after moving to Washington
Close friendship with Warren Buffett and shared experiences over the years
John's deep bond with his dog Burma during his illness
Negotiating appointment time to accommodate Obama's visit to the salon
Mother's serious illness and major surgery
Decision to become a US citizen and the opening of Spago
