Linda Flanagan

The story is so appalling and revealing that it continues to dominate.

When Washington Works What most of us don't see, and rarely hear about, is the silent army of civil servants who do the actual work of running the institutions that make up our government.

Seems like a good time to revisit an article I wrote ages ago on USAID, and the bright lights who worked there. Dismantling this agency is a colossal, tragic mistake. www.huffpost.com/entry/when-w...

How Knowing Teen Brains a Little Better Can Help Coaches Be Effective Mentors | KQED Some of the most skilled coaches have demonstrated that the right kind of encouragement and feedback can help teens meet high standards.

Young people who play sports need coaches who can mentor wisely. This means giving honest feedback that is grounded in care and concern. Learn more from my interview with David Yeager: www.kqed.org/mindshift/65...

Cereal

And to share the stage with Tyler Kreitz from Focus on the Field and Patrick Walsh from Next Level. We had a rollicking time in San Carlos.

So happy to see my ace Mindshift editor, Ki Sung, in person this week. Love that KQED office.

Unrelated: I saw your plaudits for Claire Lombardo’s book and got it. How had I not heard of her?! Jonathan Franzen meets Taffy Akner. Love it. Thanks for the tip!