America is a country ready to be taken - in fact, longing to be taken - by political leaders ready to restore democracy and trust to the political process.

The key question facing those of us working in the media (old and new) is whether we embrace and adapt to the radical changes brought about by the Internet or pretend that we can somehow hop into a journalistic Way Back Machine and return to a past that no longer exists and can't be resurrected. There is no question that, as the industry moves forward and we figure out the new rules of the road, there will be - and needs to be - a great deal of experimentation with new revenue models.

We all have this place in us, a place of strength, harmony and wisdom, but most of the time we don't live there How can we course-correct faster? How can we encourage each other to live in that place more?

Eulogies never talk about what was on your resume. Be remembered for how you made people feel and your passions

I come from a Greek household. My mother wouldn't let the FedEx man come in without eating.

Remind yourself: you are not your thoughts or feelings

Arianna, your performance will actually improve if you can commit to not only working hard, but also unplugging, recharging and renewing yourself.