One of the core assumptions underlying our Community-Driven work is that we are all interconnected and interdependent. Today was one of those days that reminded me of that at every turn. The shootings, of course – how could that not. But then the rest of the day as well. Spending the evening with my mother… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: April 2007
Telling vs. Engaging vs. Scaring the *&%# Out of People
Great discussion on books that shock at Robin Brande’s blog – here: http://www.robinbrande.com/reading/issue-books . Programs that create a better future don’t just tell stories – they engage people in those stories. It’s easy to shock, but after a while, is anyone listening? More to the point, is anyone doing something about what they hear? If… Continue Reading
Prescribing vs. Inspiring
The difference in the end result when we prescribe what others should do, vs. inspiring and encouraging them towards their own aspirations – it is so clear to me, and so consistently amazing when it is not clear to those who insist on prescribing what others should do. When we tell someone what to do,… Continue Reading