Seth Kahan

Sarah White is one of only two people I’ve stayed close to since college. She’s also an extraordinary editor, writing coach, and expert at helping people discover and craft the stories that define their lives. She helped me shape my first book, which became a business bestseller, and has guided me through several others. Today

A few weeks ago, we said goodbye to Kaya. Her loss left a deep emptiness in our home, and coming to peace with her passing is its own journey, one that will take time and unfold in its own way. A little while later, we welcomed Devi into our lives. She is not a replacement

One of the most common mistakes in leadership and change is treating the plan as the work. Plans, timelines, and project management matter, but they are support processes. Engagement is the skeleton key that opens the door to change. I have watched teams spend weeks refining milestones, dependencies, status reports, and implementation schedules while giving

Last night Laura, Gabe and I squeezed into Riv38, a tiny Paris jazz club tucked into a vaulted 13th century cellar. Sitting shoulder to shoulder with strangers while musicians, Ludovic Ernault & Simon Martineau, improvised just a few feet away. I found myself slowing down enough to savor the music. Some of the most meaningful moments

Last week we celebrated my daughter’s 23rd birthday by taking her to her favorite restaurant, DC Vegan, just off DuPont Circle in the city. And tonight, she’s experimenting with coffee, preparing for an all-nighter as she studies for two finals tomorrow. One week you are celebrating a milestone over birthday cake. The next, you are