As an executive, I am often asked about the best approaches for developing strong, values-based leaders in organizations. One model that I frequently recommend is servant leadership. Servant leadership prioritizes the needs of colleagues, stewardship of resources, and service over personal power and control. The concept was first developed in the 1970s by Robert Greenleaf … Continue reading The Value of Servant Leadership – by Lorne Steedley
ABSTRACT: The case for restricting wealth seems rather intense. Indeed the onus of proof is on those who defend the sanctity of the existence of billionaires, to show why they should be allowed to amass or even siphon off millions of dollars. However, this is not the end of the road. The erecting of a … Continue reading The Demise of Billionaires: Allure of Economic Reckoning – by Ainesh Dey
I left the store and headed to my bright red car. About ten feet away, I tapped the silver button on my key to open the door. Humm, it didn’t open. So, I put my bag on the ground and pushed the key into the door to open it manually. Again, nothing. Befuddled, when … Continue reading Scared – by Terry Howard
Behind the Scenes In the film and TV industries, the lack of diversity is a crisis that stretches back decades and remains largely unresolved despite increasing demands for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). It is a multilayered issue that occurs both in front of the camera and behind it. Be that as it may, discussions … Continue reading Diversity of Film and TV Staff Still Lagging – by Rose Joneson
originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press I rather liked the 80 degree weather in our winter, but not fond of the storm warnings last week. I’m delighted that Chattanooga dodged any tornadoes and really sorry for the folks who didn’t, including those in New Jersey a few weeks ago. New Jersey? Not exactly … Continue reading Climate debate shows no signs of subsiding – by Deborah Levine
Women have been faced with inequality since the beginning of time. Today, their rights are still being oppressed, along with their healthcare rights as human beings. Specifically, Walgreens announced a few weeks ago that they will not be distributing abortion pills, such as mifepristone, in states where GOP AGs (Grand Old Party attorney generals) object. … Continue reading No Plan A, No Plan B Next? – by Grace James
The Knowing My throat-wind is blowing chords from the faint heart to the portal of dreams, come to me and show me strength and beauty, for it is there to those blessed with the sunshine of courage.
The Rains Across the Ridge The rains across the ridge never rest, a ceaseless and fine mist descending from a gray dissolution of bruised clouds. The sun in my valley rises and sets, and the rains come to the valley and then go, but the rains across the ridge never rest. My valley is … Continue reading The Rains Across the Ridge by Alan Caldwell
A young boy, sat at a table full of people he didn’t know. A large family, all helping to make their thanksgiving dinner. Smells and laughter waft through the house. No television to distract from the face-to-face interaction. All the food is scratch made. The kitchen is littered with bits and pieces of dishes and … Continue reading A Thanksgiving to Remember – by Shayne Perry
originally published in The Chattanooga Times Free Press On the morning before the Jewish New Year, I walked into a neighborhood grocery store and was greeted by a customer with “Heil Hitler!” and a Nazi salute. My stunned silence prompted the man to shout “Heil Hitler” even louder. He eagerly came closer to me, repeating … Continue reading Counteracting the “Heil Hitler” phenomenon – by Deborah Levine
