Rushworth Kidder, whose thoughts and writings are always insightful, has recently completed a small pilot survey of members of the Institute for Global Ethics, of which he is the executive Director. The question: What is the most threatening global issue facing humanity today?

Is it terrorism, violence against women, CO2 emissions, governmental corruption, mass migration, water […]

Every now and then, a unique opportunity occurs and I want to tell you about one.
There is a very special place, unlike any other in North America called Hollyhock. It is a not-for-profit retreat center located on Cortes, a small island off the west coast of British Columbia. The minute you step off the ferry […]

It is humbling to witness a savant - because to do so can fill many of us with wonder and mystery.
If you met 26 year-old Derek Paravicini in the street, you might be drawn to judgment. He is blind, has the intelligence of a three-year old, and cannot dress or feed himself.  But if you listened to him […]

The following has been contributed by Gregg Thompson and Susanne Biro . They frame together this interesting idea in their book “Unleashed! Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to coaching for Exceptional Performance“:
Dangerous Conversations
How often do you engage in the kind of conversation that stimulates changes in performance? Reflect on the few significant conversations you had […]

My wife and I have been noticing a growing decline in civility - not so much in the big things (although in that too), but in the little things - like opening doors or holding them open for others, giving up seats to seniors, helping people into cars, saying thank you or sorry, inviting others […]