I’ve stopped thinking of myself as an optimist. That will surprise those who know my work, but there it is. I am prompted to share this because of a thoughtful-as-always post by Jean Russell, wherein she reflects on the power of positive thinking. To which I will share that I also no longer believe in… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Words Matter
Blurring the Dividing Lines
I can’t get through a day anymore without at least one conversation about blurring lines – how different players in the social change arena can work together better, learn from each other, avoid duplication, create new organizational forms that aren’t stuck in the old “business vs. nonprofit” paradigm. It is becoming clear to me that,… Continue Reading
What will our values look like in action?
It’s been an intense and energizing few days, exploring with a pair of brilliant visionary strategists with whom every exploration seems to lead to even more exploration. The question that arose early in our time together was this: “How can we support each other’s work in as integrated a fashion as possible?” The wording of… Continue Reading