Perhaps the greatest thing I love about my job is that I get paid to learn more about humanity. What people care about, what drives them and the choices they make. When I travel, I often try to explore the city I am communicating to. I will try to discover the neighborhood diner that has 4 stars on yelp, the treasured museum or the historical site that defined the city. On a recent trip to Philadelphia, we found a small restaurant (that may have had only 15 seats). The couple sitting next to us knew the owners by name and lived their entire lives in this city. I find that exploring the restaurants and landmarks of a city help me understand the soul of the people. Philly is proud and I think it is part of it’s history. This city was built by passionate people and their dreams helped to form a nation. We only had 45 minutes to explore, but we visited Constitution Hall and walking through those walls gave us a deep sense of legacy. I was reminded that it takes great courage to dream.

Take the time to explore – even 45 minutes can help inspire you to dream.