It took me three days to reach Mary Magdalene in Southern France. Perhaps that was the lesson: sometimes we begin a pilgrimage believing the destination will change us. Instead, the journey does. My latest for Patheos (see link in the comments)

Looking forward to joining Principles First on August 19 for a conversation - how ordinary people can create extraordinary change. Link in the comments. #DoMoreGood #OurRippleEffect #Leadership #Community #CivicEngagement #BridgeBuilding #Dialogue #Purpose #Kindness #LeadershipDevelopment

I finally met Lucy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Standing before the remains of my ancient human relative, who lived more than 3 million years ago, I couldn't help but wonder: We are all part of one human story. #HumanOrigins #OneHumanFamily #BuildingBridges #DoMoreGood #OurRippleEffect

A few reflections from southern France. Sometimes life unfolds differently than we imagine. Sometimes, we find a different canvas.

I had the privilege of speaking about Do More Good in Marseille, France. Different language. Different culture. Yet I found the same hopes, the same concerns, and the same aspirations—for our families, our communities, and our future. #France #domoregood #BuildingBridges #ourrippleeffect

What does it really mean to be an engaged citizen? Lasting change begins with ordinary people taking small actions. That's the idea behind Our Ripple Effect. What's one small action you've taken recently to strengthen your community? #ourrippleeffect www.OurRippleEffectNow.com

Every day we have a choice. We can blame. Or we can build. The future of our communities depends less on what others do and more on what each of us chooses to do. #ourrippleeffect #EngagedCitizenship

America at 250. Reflection #4. Celebrating July 4th with our son. Show respect. Embrace diversity. Be compassionate. Love thy neighbor. Restore our planet. Abolish hatred. #America250 #ourrippleeffect #domoregood#citizenship #community #leadership

Rival fans. Different flags. Shared joy. A simple reminder that we have more in common than we think. Small moments can create powerful ripple effects. #America250 #OurRippleEffect #WorldCup2026

The Future Is Unwritten. The future is in our hands. The future isn't written by headlines alone. It's written by the experiences we share, the people we meet, and the small actions we choose to take each day. 🌎❤️⚽ #ourrippleeffect

America feels more divided than ever. What if rebuilding trust & strengthening community does not begin in Washington, but with each of us? This 2½-minute video shares the idea behind Our Ripple Effect. The question is not what others should do, but what we can do. #OurRippleEffect #TheNext250

Watched the movie Michael yesterday and was reminded of Quincy Jones’ extraordinary impact on music and culture. What always stayed with me after meeting Quincy Jones years ago was his warmth, humility, and curiosity about people. #OurRippleEffect #QuincyJones #MichaelJackson #MusicLegends

The message in this photo would probably be my preferred tombstone. Because I truly believe we may not change the world in dramatic ways. But we all can create a ripple effect through empathy, service, and inclusion. #ourrippleeffect

Most workplaces reward performance. Few reward decency. That may be the gap. What if we recognized people who show up for others, own mistakes, and lift the team when it matters most? 🎧 Listen: tjbennett.substack.com/p/d818f3ca-0... What does “decency” look like where you work?

Two cars. Two plates. One driveway. One idea. E pluribus unum — Out of many, one. We are one. — Victor Glover, Artemis II Maybe the goal isn’t to erase our differences… but to bring them together for something greater. Unity does not require uniformity™. #ourrippleeffect #StrongerTogether

Comments from astronaut Victor Glover reminded me of meeting John Glenn. In 1962, he became the first American to orbit Earth. “If I can inspire young people to dedicate themselves to the good of mankind, I’ve accomplished something.” Unity does not require uniformity™. #Leadership #Inspiration

350 people. One question. What is one issue in our country that keeps you up at night — and that we can begin to address locally? Grateful for the conversation at Birmingham Community Foundation. #DoMoreGood #UnityNotUniformity #GEMSS #Leadership #ListeningTour

Immigrants have shaped America at every stage. But success alone is not enough; trust is built through contribution, connection, and shared responsibility. Here are a few reflections based on conversations I’ve had with Americans from all walks of life. What would you add?

Different cultures. One belief: we can all make the world a little better. 🇮🇳 India — Bloomsbury 🇺🇸 United States — Post Hill Press 🇨🇦 Canada — Post Hill Press 🇰🇷 South Korea — Sodam & Taeil 🇹🇼 Taiwan — Business Weekly Publishing #DoMoreGood #Leadership #GlobalImpact

Leadership rooted in shared humanity can outlast any quarterly strategy. Grateful for this conversation with The CEO Forum Group. #DoMoreGood #BridgeBuilding

2026 — the Year of the Horse. Movement. Meaning. Connection. May we travel freely, stand tall, be gentle, and carry others when we can. #YearOfTheHorse #NeilGhosh

Season's Greetings to you and your loved ones. As the year ends, I find myself reflecting on the value of connection and the vibrant community we've built together. Thank you for your support, encouragement, and partnership.

20 years ago, I received this Wall of Tolerance recognition signed by Rosa Parks and Morris Dees. Yesterday, on Rosa Parks Day, I was reminded of what a great honor it truly was. #RosaParksDay #unitydoesntrequireuniformity #BuildingBridges #DoMoreGood#historymatters #inspiration

Do More Good is more than a book — it’s a call to preserve our democracy through empathy, courage, and everyday action. Join me on Dec 3 at Kensington Park Library to explore what “doing good” looks like in this moment. #DoMoreGood #Community #UnityDoesntRequireUniformity #Inspiration

Grateful today — and every day — for the people who shaped my life in America. Different colors, faiths, cultures… one shared humanity. Thank you for walking alongside me. ❤️ #unityindiversity #domoregood #unitedstates #community

I met her this week at the Rohingya camp in Cox’s Bazar. Those eyes reminded me that compassion must become action — not just emotion. We have a shared responsibility to make sure no one can erase this smile. #TheResilientSmile #DoMoreGood #BuildingBridges #Empathy #Hope

We don’t have to think alike to love alike. Empathy transcends borders, faiths, and differences — it’s what makes us human. #DoMoreGood #UnityNotUniformity #BuildingBridges

Spoke at the Woman’s National Democratic Club — a powerful symbol of women’s leadership and civic courage. We reflected on rejecting hate, choosing humanity, and the responsibility to be engaged citizens in this defining moment. #DoMoreGood #BuildingBridges #Empathy #EngagedCitizenship

Never let age or ideology stand in the way of learning and growth. My conversation with Dave Stachowiak crossed 25,000+ downloads in the first week! We explored how #empathy can drive smarter, more human leadership. 🎧 Listen here: [link in comment] #DoMoreGood #Leadership #CoachingForLeaders

Please join us Tuesday, Oct 14 at 5:30 pm (ET) — Woman’s National Democratic Club in DC — and online. I’ll be speaking about Engaged Citizenship — how each of us has the power to make a difference through empathy, purpose, and everyday action. @democracynow.org @protectdemocracy.org #domoregood