There is Strength in Diversity

This assertion is often expressed in many ways. A rope woven of many strands is stronger than one. Diversity of opinions, experience, and perspective ensures many options are considered.
 
My areas of professional and personal excellence are diverse. They include my career as an executive, a technologist, and an investor. I am also a person of faith and a priest. I coach businesses and people to achieve sustainable advantages, strengthen corporate culture, and thrive through adversity. All are woven into the fabric of who I am. It gives me a diverse perspective to solve problems from analytical, emotional, and cultural angles. I have been called a polymath. Others have called it "A cacophony" ;) 
 
Last week I signed Rabbi Denise Eger's "A Letter of Spiritual Solidarity with Ukraine" with other faith leaders. This is an example of strength through diversity. Can one letter make a difference? Perhaps. It demonstrates that diverse and contrasting ideologies can join together.
 
Rabbi Eger is a representation of diversity as the first openly gay female rabbi to serve in Jewish leadership roles. Rabbi Eger is a past President of the Central Conference of American Rabbis, a leading US Jewish faith body. She is a noted speaker on human sexuality, LGBTQ issues, and Judaism. While some celebrate her, others question.
 
An open and honest question to the reader. Why do the varied disciplines create dissonance with some people? It is not unique in having diverse interests and specialties. I am keenly eager to hear your opinions.
 
Find more of my lessons learned here.

Onward.