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A reflection on lineage, leadership, and why presence has been the quiet thread through every meaningful decision in my life and work. January 2026 marks…

Barrett Brooks
10 December 2025 • 6 min read

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You can’t control the sunrisebut rather sit quietlyand wait For it to emergesome days orangeand glowing Some days hiddenfrom our eyesbut present in our heart…

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Many years ago, I used to write annual birthday essays sharing the most important lessons I’ve learned over time. They were an annual tradition I…

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There’s no question about it: mornings can be a magical start to the day, if only we treat them right….

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We have no problem burning ourselves out at work. Just Google “burnout at work” and you’ll see just how big…

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Anger is a natural human emotion. We experience something infuriating and then our heart rate increases, pressure in our arteries…

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Scott Harrison changed the way I think about the work of nonprofits. In 2012, Scott stood on stage at World…

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In the mountains of McCall, Idaho, I sit down on the hot seat to describe my personal and professional goals…

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In 1772, all tea from the East India Trading Company was required to be delivered to the United Kingdom and…