Dori’s Blog, Articles & Inspiration

Cultivating the Inner Life
In a culture that worships speed and output, stillness is a radical act of leadership. We’ve been conditioned to measure our worth by how much we do, produce, and perform. Even in leadership spaces, the pressure to stay ahead, keep moving, and remain visible can feel constant. But what if real leadership isn’t about doing more? What if it begins with becoming more aligned with who you are?

The Lilac Story – A Lesson In Leadership & Gifts That Keep On Giving
Recently, my husband, Michael, and I raised a glass to toast his mom, my mother-in-law, Jacqueline Klass, affectionately known as Jackie. She would’ve been 93 had she still been alive. She was a quiet and diminutive, yet formidable and heart-centered, force of nature; someone who always had your back, the kind of mother I would wish on anyone I know.

What Will Be Left As A Testimony To Your Story?
On day 7 of our 14-day tour of National and State Parks in Arizona and Utah, my husband, Michael, and I enjoyed Arches National Park, in Moab, Utah. In the guide to the park, they highlighted that each of the 2000 arches catalogued has its own lifespan, timespan and story. None will be here forever.