Michael Barnwell

Lee Hawkins, a reporter at The Wall Street Journal, cites a gruesome heritage in his forthcoming family history, Nobody’s Slave: “In every generation since the 1830s, a member in my family has been killed, mostly in racist attacks.” In the book and in his reporting, Hawkins addresses the implications — and devastation — of intergenerational trauma for both individual families and the country.

The workplace strategist and author of the recent book Bring Your Human to Work explained the value of making time to honor relationships — both personal and professional. Even before the pandemic, being able to humanely connect with coworkers was critical for team cohesion and leading happy, productive work lives. Now, the need for human connection is even more pronounced.