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15 stories where small acts of kindness left a lasting mark

Sometimes we do things out of empathy and have no idea of the ripple effect we’ve caused. Our actions could bring people ...

I had a stroke at 29 and went back to work weeks later. It taught me how to lead through a crisis — and to give grace to myself and my colleagues

Kari Cobham thought a stroke at 29 would derail her career. Instead, it redefined her approach to work and leadership.

Q&A: Elected leaders reflect on challenges, lessons, triumphs, 1 year since Palisades, Eaton fires

A survey of some local elected leaders yields a mix of lesson learned and challenges to be overcome heading into 2026, one ...