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.

Passion mutates into procedures, into rules and roles. Instead of purpose, we focus on policies. Instead of being free to create, we impose constraints that squeeze the life out of us.

I believe that the capacity that any organization needs is for leadership to appear anywhere it is needed, when it is needed.

Despite current ads and slogans, the world doesn't change one person at a time. It changes when networks of relationships form among people who share a common cause and vision of what's possible. This is good news for those of us intent on creating a positive future. Rather than worry about critical mass, our work is to foster critical connections. We don't need to convince large numbers of people to change; instead, we need to connect with kindred spirits. Through these relationships, we will develop the new knowledge, practices, courage and commitment that lead to broad-based change.

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.

we can't be creative if we refuse to be confused. Change always starts with confusion; cherished interpretations must dissolve to make way for what's new. Great ideas and inventions miraculously appear in the space of not knowing.

To make a system stronger, we need to make stronger relationships.