In the bustling corridors of international diplomacy, where decisions of war and peace hang in the balance, one might not expect to find a sanctuary for silence. And yet, tucked inside the United Nations headquarters in New York, there exists just such a space: the UN Meditation Room (also called The Room of Quiet). Its […]
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People are tired of the seemingly permanent state of warfare. Where is diplomacy? Where is that person like Dag Hammarskjöld who will advocate for finding common ground rather than rushing to hit the war button?? #DagHammarskjöld #DecodingTheUnicorn #PermaWarFatigue #PeaceIsPower #NoMoreEndlessWars #diplomacy #diplomacymatters Prefer to listen by audio?
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You don’t have to be loud to live a big life! Dag is a little boy who lives in a big, old castle on the outskirts of town. While he finds wonder in its winding halls and towering bookshelves, the other children don’t understand the castle—or Dag himself. To them, the castle seems strange, just
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Dag Hammarskjöld is often remembered as the serious, bow-tied diplomat who led the United Nations during the Cold War. But behind the public image was a man full of quirks, depth, and unexpected charm. If you think you know everything about him, think again. Here are five surprising facts about Dag Hammarskjöld’s life and personality
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In this episode of Decoding the Unicorn: The Podcast, I’ll discuss what a lot of creators are too afraid to say out loud: what happens when you put your heart into a project and it goes absolutely nowhere. This episode is about giving yourself permission: to try something new to have a “box office flop”
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This free video series explores the remarkable life and legacy of Dag Hammarskjöld—United Nations Secretary-General, poet, philosopher, and real-life unicorn. Told through eight short but thoughtful episodes, this series brings to life one of the most quietly courageous leaders in modern history. Video 1: Who Was Dag Hammarskjöld? Why Should You Care? Video 2:
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“Who?” When I tell people I wrote a book about Dag Hammarskjöld, I often get one of two reactions: a respectful nod from someone who kinda-sorta vaguely remembers that he was a United Nations Secretary-General or a blank stare followed by, “Who?” It’s a fair question. In a world overflowing with political headlines, celebrity memoirs,
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In this episode of Decoding the Unicorn: the Podcast, I’ll explore the quiet, often unconscious force that shapes so much of how we see the world: projection. When the facts are few, our minds rush in to fill the gaps—sometimes with empathy, other times with fear, fantasy, or fragments of our own past. Whether it’s
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On the night of September 17, 1961, Dag Hammarskjöld boarded a plane bound for Ndola, hoping to bring peace to a divided Congo. He never arrived. The crash that took his life shocked the world—and left more questions than answers. But Dag’s life and legacy are as relevant now as ever. Quiet, poetic, and unwavering
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Dag Hammarskjöld, Mindfulness in Leadership, and the Quiet Power of Surrender Dag Hammarskjöld’s most daring mission didn’t happen in his travels or inside the Security Council—it was in the silence of his own soul. Long before mindfulness became a buzzword or leadership seminars began talking about emotional intelligence, Dag was already living it. Often misunderstood
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