Hi, Paula and Marcella:

No question to ask, but a response to some of the things I did not know about Marcella until I read this profile.

First, your choice of books for others to read really resonated with me, since both the authors and those titles are among my most valued.  Hofstede's work is not often mentioned in the US-centric circles I run in, which is unfortunate.  His focus on cultural aspects of work and leadership should be required reading for us all.  Brown is simply a real powerhouse of energy around human interactions and a dynamite speaker.

Your story about being authentic with angry employees shows clearly the humanity and caring that you bring to your work.  I was smiling as I read your statements about being in business work, but feeling somewhat out of fit because you were not there in sole pursuit of the almighty dollar/euro.   My impression of you from your other contributions online is that you understand both the realities of the workplace, but also the aspirational possibilities.

I enjoy your contributions and look forward to the next post.  Shoot, I might even try to find a copy of your book and read it when I have some extra time ... before you write that next one:)

John