MAGAZINE FALL 2024

Feature Stories

Read captivating narratives and compelling journeys within the featured stories of the Westmont Magazine, where every page unveils a tapestry of inspiration and insight.

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by Richard W. Pointer

What's Your Story?

‏‎"How we choose to remember and recite the defining or pivotal seasons or moments of our lives goes a long way to shaping our sense of ourselves and the world. To put it another way, I believe that to a large extent, we are — or we become — the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves."

 

By Scott Craig

Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders Today

‏‏‎Recognizing that today’s college students become tomorrow’s leaders, Westmont has long committed to helping students discover and develop their leadership skills, preparing them for a lifetime of leadership and service in every sphere of society.

 

by Blake Victor Kent

Redeeming Pain and Normalizing Uncertainty

‏‏‎Belief invites doubt, fear and insecurity — for all of us. So let’s move past the platitudes. Instead, let’s acknowledge doubt as normal. When we do, we’ll be allowed to deal with it — in brutal honesty.

 

Transforming Leaders Through Powerful Storytelling

"Storytelling has the power to transform leadership by building trust, driving meaningful change, and altering the DNA of an organization. Through storytelling, leaders can shape the understanding and trajectory of their organization, creating a lasting impact on its success."

 

by Adam Goodworth & Maury Hayashida

Aging & Mobility

‎‏‏‎Human movement and function affect us all as essential parts of life. We’re made to move and nearly everything we do requires movement. We find it fascinating as well, avidly watching all kinds of movement such as sports competitions and ballet. Fortunately, applying recent advanced technology can help people with limited mobility.