Category Archives: accountability

(Issue #491) Premonitions and Weak Signals

Posted on October 20, 2019 by

“The point is obvious. There is more than one way to burn a book. And the world is full of people running about with lit matches….” -Ray Bradbury-  Weak signals tell us that what had been best practices are about … Continue reading →

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(Issue #490) Calling for Deliberative Dialogues. 

Posted on October 13, 2019 by

Acknowledge common ground to build a more unified and proactive community. Every day we find ourselves bombarded by lots of talking.  When fortunate, we get to hear and engage in real conversations. Speaking, listening, questioning, listening, responding, questioning, listening, and … Continue reading →

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(Issue #482) Political Pyrotechnicians

Posted on August 18, 2019 by

Unfortunately, because they refuse to listen, a fruitful give-and-take becomes more of a chimera. I bought a t-shirt on the Savannah waterfront that has the picture of a dog on it. While the image reminded me of Roxie, the words … Continue reading →

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(Issue #481) No Parental Instruction Manual

Posted on August 11, 2019 by

They—like so many (all?) parents then and now—had to write their own parenting how-to guide.  A half century later, I am grateful. Today (August 11, 2019) marks the 50th anniversary of my father’s death. He succumbed, at age 56, to … Continue reading →

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(Issue #476) Red Team Analysis

Posted on July 7, 2019 by

Reaching critically reviewed, dissected, and discussed decisions may require creative thinking about how to do it. Critical thinking, though, is not a synonym for creative thinking. I received a reminder about the simple eloquence of critical thinking during a recent … Continue reading →

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(Issue #463) Inside Out

Posted on April 7, 2019 by

What are your prearrangements with yourself when it comes to your stated priorities? Consider a significant goal you have. One that you claim as a top priority for your life. Satisfied with your progress? If yes, congratulations. If not, consider … Continue reading →

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(#457) Responsibility: Important Questions to Consider

Posted on February 24, 2019 by

This week’s blog post draws on the fifth core value from Community as a Safe Place to Land (2019): Act with RESPONSIBILITY toward others and ourselves. Our personal dreams and challenges give us direction. Our actions (or inaction) create our reality. The … Continue reading →

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