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.

Change from the top down happens at the will and whim of those below.

The task of leadership is to be intentional about the way we group people and the questions that we engage them in.

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.

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.

Transformation comes more from pursuing profound questions than seeking practical answers.

To be committed means you are willing to make a promise with no exception of return.