It is hard to learn when we think we know something.

Dissent is the cousin of diversity; the respect for a wide range of beliefs. This begins by allowing people the space to say "no". If we cannot say "no" then our "yes" has no meaning. Each needs the chance to express their doubts and reservations, without having to justify them, or move quickly into problem solving. No is the beginning of the conversation for commitment.

We must act as if our institutions are ours to create, our learning is ours to define, our leadership we seek is ours to become.

Every parent's deepest wish is that their children are self sufficient, happy, and able to live a full life.

Ones vision is not a road map but a compass.

How many times have we brought in an outsider to tell us what we already knew?

The world does not need a better definition of issues, or better planning or project management. It needs the issues and the plans to have more of an impact, which is the promise of engagement.