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.

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

Independence is a political concept, not a biological concept.

I think a major act of leadership right now, call it a radical act, is to create the places and processes so people can actually learn together, using our experiences

I'm sad to report that in the past few years, ever since uncertainty became our insistent 21st century companion, leadership has taken a great leap backwards to the familiar territory of command and control.

Disorder can play a critical role in giving birth to new, higher forms of order.

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