Leadership involves navigating complex challenges, making critical decisions, and balancing various priorities. As individuals step into leadership roles, they often face the expectation to possess the knowledge and skills necessary to lead effectively, despite the inherent difficulties and uncertainties of the position.
They were not only two of the outstanding artists of the Bauhaus, but also a well-known couple. Their many famous works and the artists they influenced as teachers and role models bear witness to their life and work. But that is not all, as another ingenious couple literally shows us. The photographer duo Lake Verea has joined forces with the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation to trace the material and intellectual traces of their artistic creativity in their estate. Correspondence with Bauhaus colleagues, tubes of paint and fabric fibers are captured with an extraordinary feel and vividness. Seeing the objects gives wings to the imagination. For inevitably, one sees the hands of the artists at work, who formed their very own contribution to 20th century art history from these objects, conversations and trains of thought
Karen Stein, a Research Analyst at Westat, navigates the complexities of social science research. Her role involves analyzing data and providing insights that impact various projects. The narrative delves into her professional challenges and the ethical dilemmas she faces in the field, showcasing the intersection of research and real-world applications. Through her experiences, the book explores themes of integrity, the importance of data in decision-making, and the personal growth that comes from confronting difficult situations in a demanding career.
Vacations allow us to assess our values and aspirations while we remove ourselves from the everyday grind. Stein looks at how people set boundaries between their ordinary lives and their vacations, what they bring with them, leave behind, and send back. Different types of vacations and their meanings are considered--