I’ve been doing a lot of pondering lately. I’m a Type-A personality who is passionate about changing the world. Perhaps it is my age (and aging process) and maybe it is that the complexity of the problems seems to grow, but I’m wondering these days if change is possible? As the problems become more complex it seems that the polarizing of our families, communities and cities becomes more intense. This is a tumultuous time where effective leadership is needed more than ever.
If we are not careful, we will fall into one of two traps. On the one hand, we become so accustomed to a growing set of complex problems that we simply accept that as normal. On the other hand, we grow resigned and cynical because our efforts to change things don’t make a difference. Both traps have disastrous consequences. [Read more…]