At a recent meeting, the team at Zoo Advisors spent time talking about what we see as the future of zoos and aquariums – and looked five to ten years out.  These are our initial musings, and likely will morph as we continue to ponder them.   We believe that we will see an overall reframing […]

A recent UN report estimated that more than one million species are threatened with extinction, offering this as an urgent call to action for all zoos and aquariums to further engage in conservation.   But we must remember that what serves as a call to action for those of us in the profession may be less

I wrote this article after reflecting upon a video clip of recommended advice that I provided to emerging women leaders five years ago. How had I “put my money where my mouth was” since then? Had I followed my own advice and put it into action to further my career and impact? [Insert Video Clip]

It has been an interesting “year-ish” –particularly in the sense of the ancient saying, “may you live in interesting times.”  During this year, I have written about the importance of caring for yourself, of being gentle with yourself, of continuing to find meaning.  All that still applies.   But equally important is pure fortitude.  Right

Hello again.  Thanks for coming back.  And I hope I made you think a little bit last week. I realized I should start by dealing with a possible misconception.  I know, I’m Sister Mary Sunshine.  But I’m clear:  This year has been incredibly tough – for all of us. Lest you think it’s been all

I’m a worrier.  Anybody that knows me well knows this.  I also over analyze things.  And by that I mean…oops – overanalyzing again.   I come by this honestly.  My mother was a worrier, and she taught me well.   I always thought that everybody worries.  Imagine my surprise when I was diagnosed some 15 years ago

A dear friend gave me a coffee mug while I was in the final stages of caring for my husband. I treasure it. It says: “Plan A is always my first choice. You know, the one where everything works out to be happily ever after.” But more often than not, I find myself dealing with

My first job out of college was as a Domino’s pizza driver.   I always believe in working, even if it was not my lifelong dream.  I was a darn good pizza deliverer, too; I quit the day they talked to me about management training, and I realized I was trying to be the best deliverer