by Main | Jul 19, 2012 | 2012, Universal Principles and Values
When trekking through deep mountains, sometimes people lose their way. It becomes difficult to figure out where they are or where they should go. Surrounded by trees and recurring landscapes, they become totally disoriented. In their time of confusion, they depend on...
by Main | Jul 13, 2012 | 2012, Learning from Nature
Nature is my place of worship. High on a summit after scaling steep slopes and rocky faces, I have met God. There, the ground is barren; nothing can survive that high. The wind blows unhindered, ready to sweep me off the pinnacle. Below, the jagged rocks look up....
by Main | Jul 6, 2012 | 2012, Africa, Local Conferences, Peacebuilding
I first visited Kenya in 2008. The nation was still suffering from the aftereffects of post-electoral violence. But, I knew that Kenya would recover to become a leading force for African development. Under the coat of arms of Kenya is a Swahili phrase,...
by Main | Jul 4, 2012 | 2012, Americas, Human Rights and Freedoms
At the recent media conference in South America, the story of the the United States’ founding was shared. This story captures the essence of what makes America great. More than its political or economic system, what makes this nation great is its founding...
by Main | Jul 2, 2012 | 2012
In the mountains, each height has unique plant life. The base of the mountain is abundant with trees. But higher up, above the tree line, the landscape becomes barren. Still, many plants and flowers thrive at those heights. The plants aren’t tall, but their root...
by Main | Jun 30, 2012 | 2012, Moral and Innovative Leadership
A few years ago, I was meeting with company managers to discuss our goals for the next fiscal year. The managers looked at their accounting numbers and told me, “We grew 30 percent last year, so we are going to grow at 30 percent this year.” I asked them, “Why are you...
