I'm Much More Dynamic Than That

What do you do?

I hold spaces for difficult conversations.

But what do you do?

I build relationships with people from all backgrounds.

But what do you do?

I play guitar and harmonica in a reggae band.

But what do you do?

I play backgammon with my daughter.

But what do you do?

I challenge people to be more self-aware.

But what do you do?

I model vulnerability.

But what do you do?

I go record-shopping with my son.

But what do you do?

I read books on antiracism, mindfulness, and emotional intelligence.

But what do you do?

I disrupt the status quo.

But what do you do?

I ask questions and listen compassionately to the answers.

But what do you do?

I build trust and connection and community.

But what do you do?

I go outside of my comfort zone every day.

But what do you do?

I laugh and cry and wonder and heal and grow and stumble and learn and forget and evolve and show up authentically.

Yeah, but what do you do?

You mean, what is my role?

Yes, what is your role? 

I sit around and talk with people.

What is your job?

I drive impact and affect change in my spheres of influence.

That's not a job.

It's not? 

No. I just want to know what you do!

You mean, you want a title, a label, a category, a bucket?

Well, no. I mean, well, I guess.

Sorry. I'm much more dynamic than that.