Put a dent in the universe,” said Steve Jobs circa 1985. This quote has many interpretations. For me, it speaks about touching the lives of the people in our sphere of influence. That circle includes my children, colleagues, and the learners I meet in training.

It’s no surprise that I would admire Steve Jobs. As a child, I loved to disassemble any electronic device and create something different out of it. I got a computer in 1991, a few years after Steve Jobs made his comment. My first teacher was a younger brother—he used to crush the computer system, and I would have to rebuild it. Although it was not his intention, he provided the opportunity ...

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