Very great change starts from very small conversations, held among people who care.

No longer in a relational universe, can we study anything as separate from ourselves. Our acts of observation are part of the process that brings forth the manifestation of what we are observing.

Listening is such a simple act. It requires us to be present, and that takes practice, but we don't have to do anything else. We don't have to advise, or coach, or sound wise. We just have to be willing to sit there and listen.

I believe that our very survival depends upon us becoming better systems thinkers.

Perseverance is a choice. It's not a simple, one-time choice, it's a daily one. There's never a final decision.

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.

All of us need better skills in listening, conversing, respecting one another's uniqueness, because these are essential for strong relationships.