Democracy is defined both as representative (elected) governance and governance by the people, which implies a desired sense of freedom and autonomy by its electorate. Traditionally, the world’s democratic nations, whether socialist or capitalist, opted for representative democracy rather than…
As leaders in our own lives, our greatest challenge is to own our negative behaviour rather than hold others responsible for what we think, feel or do. No one, I repeat, no one can make us think, say or do…
As above, so below. As within, so without. This week I am somewhat obsessed with simplifying and beautifying my physical surroundings, particularly my home and garden. I knew something was emerging on the horizon last summer when I completely renovated…
Balance is merely the fusion of opposites. In the workplace, balance is the fusion between continuous improvement (incremental change) and disruptive innovation (radical transformation). When we remove two steps from a 10-step work process to increase efficiency (add value for…
I witness the shifting landscape of this body reforming. Nothing to do but leave the shore of my familiar to discover new territory, new shape, new truth. For me, writing is an exercise in integration. Inspired by a particular theme,…
With a death toll of over 1,100 people from a collapsed clothing factory, the Bangladesh government agreed to allow garment workers to form unions without permission from factory owners. If that isn’t startling enough, in this $20-billion US industry the…
What do you see as the greatest source of uncertainty in today’s world? Certainly, driving forces such as digitization, globalization and individuation top most lists as contributors to increased volatility and complexity. However, at the root of human uncertainty is…
Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you. John De Paola Radical transformation captures the essence of today’s paradox — the need to slow down in order to witness, learn and adapt to the rapid…
Happiness is the new metric for recruiting and retaining innovative employees or so Google espouses. This is good news for those who are currently employed in mind-numbing work within rigidly autocratic bureaucracies. With the support of big data sources (massive workforce surveys,…
Love is an awareness, an attitude and an action. As a human community, have we overcomplicated love or are we only just beginning to understand its full meaning? When I first read the statement, there are only two source emotions…
Over the past six weeks, my meditation circle has reflected on our personal values as inspiration for our writing and personal transformation. This week’s value is higher purpose, which is often defined as our mission in life or our reason for…
In its simplest — and possibly best — definition, shared governance incorporates shared leadership and participative decision-making. As near as I can surmise from my research, the concept of shared governance has its roots in the academic institutions of the…
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