The carefree, sun-drenched days of summer are now behind us.  The days grow shorter while the nights grow longer and colder.  Trees shed their golden leaves and animals prepare for winter.  Indeed, autumn is perhaps the best time of year (other than New Year's) to take stock of our lives, our careers, our families, and our futures.  What kind of parent/friend/boss do I want to be?  Am I making a difference that matters?  Is my job just something to fill time or does it ignite passion within me?  It is our hope that you find some answers to these and other crucial questions in the outstanding articles that follow.

Additionally, we are pleased to welcome two Senior Associates to our team.  Mike Brenner of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is an educator, consultant, and doctoral student at Columbia University. He has helmed Key Inspirations since the beginning and will be taking on a larger role within our organization.  Antonija Pacek, who lives in Vienna, Austria, is a passionate educator, consultant, inspirational speaker, researcher and trainer in the areas of emotional intelligence, creativity and innovation in organizations, and managing change.  She gives us additional international breadth to better help our clients around the world achieve success.  We look forward to partnering with you.