It is strange to me that a simple change of date can lead to so much reflection and renewal, yet I find myself entering 2012 with a sense of calm and a revived sense of optimism.
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Community as a Unit of Change
I live 15 blocks from the house I grew up in, so I realize I may have a slightly different perspective about the notion of “community” than others.
Leadership in Real Life
Leadership is something many, many books have been written about, but when it comes to applying it in real life…well, that’s a different story.
Authentic Engagement
One of the key arts of leadership is not to just listen, but also to learn and integrate. It takes all of these steps to create authentic engagement.
Three Yards and a Pile of Dirt
During the recent debt ceiling debate, a Southern lawmaker said something to this effect during an interview on National Public Radio. I smiled then and I smile every time I think about this quote.
Celebrating Our Impact
The day-to-day work of an advocacy organization is not glamorous. We don’t walk the red carpet to attend countless committee meetings nor do we have personal assistants to read and track all the rules and regulations.
Common Goals
Henry Ford is credited with saying, “Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” This quote resonates with me today for a few reasons.