by Lance | Sep 22, 2008 | Authenticity, Courage, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Values
Many of my clients are very committed to diversity in their organizations. But I have always been wary of diversity programs because “diversity” – a code word for reducing existing levels of prejudice – signifies that we have a...
by Lance | May 28, 2008 | Courage, Effectiveness, Leadership, Oneness, Service, Values
Rushworth Kidder, whose thoughts and writings are always insightful, has recently completed a small pilot survey of members of the Institute for Global Ethics, of which he is the executive Director. The question: What is the most threatening global issue facing...
by Lance | Apr 30, 2008 | Authenticity, Calling, Courage, Destiny, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Truthfulness, Values
Every now and then, a unique opportunity occurs and I want to tell you about one. There is a very special place, unlike any other in North America called Hollyhock. It is a not-for-profit retreat center located on Cortes, a small island off the west coast of British...
by Lance | Apr 15, 2008 | Authenticity, Calling, Courage, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness
It is humbling to witness a savant – because to do so can fill many of us with wonder and mystery. If you met 26 year-old Derek Paravicini in the street, you might be drawn to judgment. He is blind, has the intelligence of a three-year old, and cannot dress or...
by Lance | Jan 16, 2008 | Authenticity, Courage, Effectiveness, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Truthfulness, Values
The following has been contributed by Gregg Thompson and Susanne Biro . They frame together this interesting idea in their book “Unleashed! Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to coaching for Exceptional Performance”: Dangerous Conversations How often do...
by Lance | Jan 4, 2008 | Authenticity, Courage, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Values
My wife and I have been noticing a growing decline in civility – not so much in the big things (although in that too), but in the little things – like opening doors or holding them open for others, giving up seats to seniors, helping people into cars,...
