Understanding the diversity of our gifts enables us to begin taking the crucial step of trusting each other.

History can't be left to fend for itself. For when it comes to history and beliefs and values, we turn our future on the lathe of the past.

We need to give each other the space to grow, to be ourselves, to exercise our diversity. We need to give each other space so that we may both give and receive such beautiful things as ideas, openness, dignity, joy, healing, and inclusion.

In most vital organizations, there is a common bond of interdependence, mutual interest, interlocking contributions, and simple joy.

Change without continuity is chaos. Continuity without change is sloth-and very risky.

We see a decline of civility, and, sadly, it’s often modeled by the very people from whom we have the least right to expect it.

Leaders should be able to Stand Alone, Take the Heat, Bear the Pain, Tell the Truth, and Do What's Right