Tending To The Vine

Picture of the week: Rahul attended Mira’s graduation at Columbia University. A proud moment—and a wonderful representation of the next chapter ahead. Represent!  Overall: Happy to stay at home and not travel. A lot of work got done, and I had better attention to health, exercise, diet, and socialization. The rhythm of the week felt more intentional and grounded. Takeaways from the Week: Trust the team unless they prove otherwise—example: the Glow-Up effort. They delivered. Work: Released the new retirement study in partnership with Nuveen to a very strong reception. Excellent media coverage followed, validating both the content and the collaboration. A solid example of meaningful, visible thought leadership in action. Also, Team “Glow-up” exceeded expectations by giving a surprising lift to our more academic healthcare study presentation. What started with low expectations turned into a pleasantly polished delivery. They delivered! Media team received training on AI in the workpla...

 Pix of week PSG wedding & graduation! Here’s your Week 19 summary—complete and polished, reflecting the full arc of thoughtful work, grounded home life, and personal reflection: Picture of the Week: Dinner with friends celebrating a Babson graduation—gathered smiles, milestone joy, and warm conversation. Overall: Hectic week - Baltimore wedding, Philly, NYC and KVS! Glad to be home for next two weeks! Takeaways from the Week: 360 degree engagement at work that was positive including first Friday fun quiz . Trees got pruned. Dropped 2 lbs. Finished James Root book. NOTES: Work: Delivered advisor session on new study—energizing and well-received. Filmed studio-quality video for Monday’s Nuveen release. Took team out to Sinigual—shared appreciation. Launched org-wide Friday quiz for Marketing & Comms—scaled from leadership tradition, met with enthusiasm. Tammy introduced book thread—strong participation. Culture Committee efforts noticed; Tammy and I seen as fresh e...

  Picture of the Week: Wedding snapshot from Sowmya and Chris’s Baltimore celebration. Overall: Week 18 was a full-spectrum experience—professional fulfillment, family connection, and seasonal grounding. Between impactful presentations, meaningful travel, blooming backyard activity, and moments of rest and reflection, the week was both intense and nourishing. Even a missed music class felt like part of a larger rhythm of recalibration. Takeaways from the Week: Presence is power—whether in speeches, weddings, or spontaneous reunions. Foundations laid (irrigation, writing, partnerships) are as important as flowers in bloom. Resilience matters—through delays, rain, and missed routines, the vine still tends itself when intention is clear. Behavioral Takeaways: Prioritize sleep after long days—it transforms recovery. Continue planning proactively (train over plane, dinner ahead of the day). Let pauses in habit (like missing class) serve reflection rather than guilt. NOTES: Work:...