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Inspired Environments, A Matter More of Questions Than Answers

We are in the process of writing another book, this one having to do with creating inspired schools. As I began to think about the opening paragraphs of this work, I realized that we are really talking about inspired environments, period. The place could be a school, a bank, a law firm or a grocery store and being inspired about what we do would be a worthy goal in any of these environments. We happen to be talking about schools. Continue Reading →

Speed

The other day, as I zipped over the top of a hill, I came across a mother duck and her tiny brood crossing the road. With moderate brake application and a little driving in the dirt, I was able to avoid them.

I wonder why I cannot remember what I thought was so important that I had to be going so fast?

Influence






Yesterday I went to the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Jane and Cliff Ives, parents of one of our Board members and Convener, Steve Ives.  As I listened to stories from those who had been touched by this loving and powerful couple, an observation began to arise.



I wonder whether there is anyone on the planet who has not been affected by their lives and work?



I wonder whether that isn’t true for all of us?