After more than twenty years in leadership, I’ve read countless résumés and conducted just as many interviews. I’ve also been on the other side of the table—crafting my own résumé, deciding what to highlight, what to leave out, and how to fit a life of experiences into a few carefully chosen lines. And still, one question stays with me: How much of a person do we really see on a résumé? A résumé tells us about roles, titles, dates, and accomplishments. It shows us what someon

Today is the third Sunday of Advent. A quiet Sunday. A perfect one. The first snow has fallen—soft and gentle—covering the world like icing sugar. Puderzucker. From my desk, I look out over the Long Island Sound. Everything is white, calm, and still. The water is quiet. The sky feels close. Time seems to slow down. On our Advent wreath, the third candle is lit. Christmas is almost here. Growing up in Germany, Advent was never only about preparation—it was about waiting with m