There is a reason that humanity is drawn to great stories of achievement: acts of generosity that elevate our perspective, and endeavors so amazing they defy comprehension. Remember the poem "The Rose That Grew From Concrete" -- the tale of a flower standing tall despite its surroundings? The three of...

This is a joint post between two Huffington Post series: TwitterPowerhouses and Meaningful Leaders.

What is inspirational leadership exactly? Creating value, building coalitions, solving problems and elevating humanity? Yes, all of that and more. No matter which decade we find ourselves in, the concept of leadership, and what it means...

This is the second anniversary post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.

"Twitter's arrival as a cultural force happened by steps, not a single breakthrough event." When co-founder Biz Stone uttered those words...

This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.

A life of kindness and gratitude is tremendously powerful. And when applied to the charitable efforts making the world a better place,...

This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.

The world has always had a thirst, and a yearning for positive engagement. The more we connect, the more we become committed...

This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.

For some time, social media thought leaders have insisted on a new way of defining success on Twitter. Many believe that its...

This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.

Twitter has evolved, and matured, into a tremendous source for breaking news. Co-founder Biz Stone seemed to recognize this last December when...

Haiti is a nation plagued by diverse issues. With a population of 8 million, most of whom are living on less than one dollar per day, Haiti is considered to be the most poverty-stricken country in the Western Hemisphere. In addition to its high unemployment rate (80 percent), the country...

This is the latest post in our series, TwitterPowerhouses, which focuses on the contributions of people who've helped to expand, influence, and redefine how we view social networking.

2009 was indeed the Year of Twitter. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, it has generated words like

"You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces -- just good food from fresh ingredients." - Julia Child

As a food enthusiast, I almost exclusively point kitchen novices towards one of the best cookbooks I've seen this season, Freshman in the Kitchen, From Clueless Cook to Creative...

We've already seen that Twitter is turning into a source of breaking news. But it's also clearly turning into a conversation tool and a way to 'humanize' an organization and not just hide behind a corporate shield. The age of social media has empowered amateur journalists, presidential candidates, and...

It almost happened on Friday, June 12, 2009. At some point, and some point soon, we will see a separation of mosque and state in Iran. The mix of state and religion in modern Iran provides the Islamic Republic with the pretext for the most violent forms of political suppression...