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...
by Main | Jun 26, 2012 | 2012, Learning from Nature, One Family Under God
Creation and humanity is God’s grand masterpiece. Every moment will be filled with awe if everyone sees the world and humanity from this perspective. A canvas filled with the same color, the same shape, and the same texture makes a pretty bland picture. But what if...
by Main | Jun 24, 2012 | 2012
Ownership can’t be forced. You have to decide to take ownership. The same is true with animals. Horses never learn if you force them against their will. You have to create experiential learning opportunities where they can own the lesson. For example, you...
