Care for the Whole – The Ultimate Aim of Humble Governance

An organization’s leadership, no matter their title or role (board of directors, board of trustees, CEO, president, etc.) have a unique opportunity to impact our world in positive and profound ways. How they show up and work together matters and has great influence on what happens both inside and ...

Over the past several years, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of experiencing life at a slower pace. I’ve also been actively practicing what slower is for me and seeking to understand the forces that work against me and the forces that aid me in my quest. I readily admit, I am not very good ...

As many of you know, over the past few years I’ve begun making custom fountain pens and rollerballs on a lathe. I’ve never really considered myself a craftsman or artist, but what has emerged for me (and those who enjoy writing with one of my pens) has been transformative. At a recent art show ...

People often say that change is constant. It is an easy phrase to offer—especially when someone else is experiencing change and you are not. Even when we don’t know it, change is happening all around us. ⇒ Change is happening in our bodies ⇒ Change is happening in our families ⇒ Change is happening ...

We live in a volatile, uncertain, complex, ambiguous, and anxious (VUCAA) world. No matter your role, the current reality calls everyone to deepen their understanding and practice of the qualities of their leadership. But what are the qualities of leadership that are helpful and needed in our world ...

What is enough? Do you have a definition for enough that you use on a regular basis? A few weeks ago, I was asked to reflect on the concept of enough with a kindred spirit. It was in the context of fundraising and how the concept of enoughness influences the culture of an organization’s ...

You, perhaps like me, learned of the phrase "Now and Not Now" from a family member, friend, or colleague. For me, it was a friend who was sharing with me the complexities of dealing with others upon their learning of his ADHD diagnosis. Over breakfast, he shared how helpful this phrase (Now and Not ...

For avid readers of A Cause Greater, you will recognize this question from my last blog post. There is a lot happening in our world today. This has been true for a long time, and shouldn’t really surprise anyone. Answering the above question will help all leaders prepare for their current and ...