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 [...]

Window In The Skies Video Clip

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Those familiar with the work of the Secretan Center will know we are passionate about many things, two of which are: Mastery - Undertaking whatever you do to the highest standards of which you are capable; and Inspiration, and, I have argued, models that set the standard may be found [...]

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 [...]

Well, here it is again - New Year!
So often we create a list of resolutions at this time of the year - so often they represent a super-to-do-list - and so often we lose passion for our commitments as the year progresses.
As all readers familiar with my work will know, a cornerstone of [...]