These days, our senses are bombarded with aggression. We are constantly confronted with global images of unending, escalating war and violence.

Aggression only moves in one direction - it creates more aggression.

Without reflection, we go blindly on our way, creating more unintended consequences, and failing to achieve anything useful.

Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well.

We know from science that nothing in the universe exists as an isolated or independent entity.

In virtually every organization, regardless of mission and function, people are frustrated by problems that seem unsolvable.

Innovation is fostered by information gathered from new connections; from insights gained by journeys into other disciplines or places; from active, collegial networks and fluid, open boundaries. Innovation arises from ongoing circles of exchange, where information is not just accumulated or stored, but created. Knowledge is generated anew from connections that weren't there before.