Taylor Takes the Lead: Silicon Valley or, How I learned to stop worrying and love the blog
Silicon Valley, like the San Francisco fog, hums with a latent sense of energy and concentration. It’s the knowledge that within its many rows of quiet office buildings, none of which look particularly remarkable, great things are taking place. Technological developments are under way that have the potential to change global society, and perhaps just as importantly, the daily lives of you and I. For our generation, an existence that is pre-internet, pre-mp3, pre-cell phone, and pre-social networking is unthinkable—or at least hazy. Continue Reading »
Taylor Takes the Lead: Lights, camera, action!
The excitement continues at the Film and Arts leadership summit, and Los Angeles has served as the perfect backdrop to learn about film - inspirationally and now: physically. The delegates got the chance to put their passion for cinema into practice with a little help from the New York Film Academy. Continue Reading »
Taylor Takes the Lead: Global Friendships
As I scuffed around with my camera bag, I heard a myriad of languages, accents, and culturally saturated conversations. Indeed, from my first step (when I met a gal from Mexico in the Baltimore baggage claim) to my last (when I waved goodbye to a Pakistani teacher leader in D.C.), I found myself in a distinctly international environment. Continue Reading »
Taylor Takes the Lead: On the Ropes
“Hey, Taylor! Are you comfortable?” my helmeted guide yelled from below. I retorted, “Do I look comfortable?!” My knees were shaking and the thin wire I was trying to walk across was swaying violently. “Alright, I’m going to need you to jump. It’ll show the students how to get back on in case they fall. The rope will catch you” he shouted. Continue Reading »
Taylor Takes the Lead: Lift Off
My job description includes meeting groovy people, seeing world famous sites, eating exotic cuisine, and taking photos — my all-time favorite thing to do. Sure, an Excel sheet or two gets thrown in there every now and again, but all in all, my job rocks. Continue Reading »