In the past, it was easier to believe in my own effectiveness. If I worked hard, with good colleagues and good ideas, we could make a difference. But now, I sincerely doubt that.

For eons, humans have struggled to find less destructive ways of living together.

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

we don't have to agree with each other in order to think well together. There is no need for us to be joined at the head. We are joined by our human hearts.

Life is creative. It makes it up as it goes along.

When we can lay down our fear and anger and choose responses other than aggression, we create the conditions for bringing out the best in us humans.

Without aggression, it becomes possible to think well, to be curious about differences, and to enjoy each other's company.