The god said that she was the one to bring peace to the world. — The god’s smile only grew wider as he leaned forward, his eyes twinkling with amusement. “I’ll make it happen,” he said simply. “How?” she asked hesitantly. He lounged in his wooden kitchen chair with nonchalance. It creaked under his weight. He cradled the back of his head with both hands…

Insights from Dr. Linda Hill’s TED Talk on Fostering Innovation in Teams — This week, I have been actively striving to become a social architect, the type of leader Dr. Linda A Hill, an esteemed professor of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, describes. I’m developing an environment where individuals can comfortably collaborate and express their talents and passions. In her TED Talk…

Her parents invade the fantasy with Southern Comfort. — “You should smile more.” His voice was dull and nonchalant. But his words sparked an intense physical reaction in my body. I leaned forward and gave him a fiery stare. “What!?” the word exploded from deep within me. The god my mind created didn’t seem to be scorched by my…

March Six Word Story Challenge: “Movement” — Joy begins with a friendship walk In the city that never sleeps Amidst the hustle and bustle of the streets I walk to work with a spring in my step And a smile on my face Running for the subway train Heart pumping, adrenaline in my veins I make it just in time Feeling joy I…

A Medium Exchange on the Bleeding Edge of Tech Future. — You Good?: “I get worried about the bots taking over, but this seems like more of a tool to improve your own work, rather than creating it outright for you. Interesting concept. Thanks for taking the time to explain!” K. Joseph: “I (use an AI writing assistant: Jasper.ai. It’s like…

Sowing the Seeds of Tradition: A Story of Mother and Son in the Heartland — Host: Welcome to North Forty, the podcast that tells stories from the heartland. Today, we have a story about a farmer named Lee Brown. Lee had always worked the land. The tradition was to pass the knowledge from generation to generation. But this year was a bit different. Sound of…

Your publication profoundly impacted aspiring writers. You are leaving a trail of love in your wake. — “He rushed to her. Desperation and panic swallowing him up and pushing him forward. He tripped into her room now.” This was the opening line of my story, “Story time: My Favorite Song — Almost Lover.” It was my first story to be accepted by a publication on Medium. …