Seth Godin recently posted a very insightful statement to his blog: “You know something is important when you’re willing to let someone else take the credit if that’s what it takes to get it done.” I certainly agree with Seth, … Continue reading
“What good will it do you to take by force that which you may have by love?” ~Powhatan (father of Pocahontas), 1607 Friends, a survey making the rounds in Facebook asks whether we (Americans) should require our children to recite … Continue reading
Leadership is not about political party no matter what those who can benefit from dividing us want us to think; instead, leadership’s about people. And we, the people, need to be about the business of lifting one another rather than … Continue reading
“Insanity is doing the same thing, over and over again, but expecting different results.” ~Albert Einstein Sure, boxes exist. And they are plentiful. But why succumb to them? Why even acknowledge their existence? Let us instead ask, “What box?” Are … Continue reading
When I think of the things the beautiful people of Palestine and Israel must contend with on a daily basis, I cannot help but wonder why so many around the globe, in their complacency, accept and want to preserve the … Continue reading
“We who are clay blended by the Master Potter, come from the kiln of creation in many hues. How can people say one skin is colored, when each has its own coloration? What should it matter that one bowl is … Continue reading
A leader who has no love for those they serve lacks the consummate courage to look beyond the fear they hold within. ~Dr Jack King Dear School Boards and Superintendents, Let me share two recent (2011) blog posts that matter. … Continue reading
I just finished reading Youth Rights, Dignity, and the Anti-Democratic Values of Public Schooling, an awesome post written by defitzwater, a teenager writing for the Cooperative Catalyst. In short, the author reminds us “compulsory education creates apathy, harms our ability … Continue reading
Leadership is about people, not power, and our thoughts should exude lovingkindness as we think of others. Black Elk helps put our role as leaders into perspective. Enjoy. “See, I fill this sacred pipe with the bark of the red … Continue reading
There is no question it is a mad, mad world. It always has been. I suppose it always shall. Amidst the madness lies a warm cozy blanket of love. Within the blanket’s warmth a glow permeates the surrounding darkness. That … Continue reading
Learn more about me, ways my background and experience can help you, and some of my views on leadership. Perhaps these resources will be of some value. While here, I’d be honored if you would take a few minutes to share my profound respect for American Indians through my growing collection of Native American wisdom, quotes, and proverbs.
Waneeshee, Jack
I hope you are crazy enough to change our world, because I am crazy enough to believe in you and help you do it. Why? Because, in the end, I am sure you WILL change our world, and all of us will be better for it. Do let me know if there is anything I can do to help you make our world a better place.
These books are among the first I recommend to anyone, anytime, looking to discover meaning, motivation, insight, and inspiration to help them lead, serve, and love others: The Servant by James Hunter, Make Gentle the Life of this World by Maxwell Taylor Kennedy, William Wilberforce by William Hague, Strength to Love by Martin Luther King, Jr., Blessed Unrest by Paul Hawken, The Go-Giver by Bob Burg & John David Mann, Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson, Unschooling Rules by Clark Aldrich, Martin Luther King, Jr. on Leadership Donald Philips, They Smell Like Sheep by Lynn Anderson, Strategic Intuition by William Duggan, Good to Great by Jim Collins, Anyway by Kent Keith, Gesundheit! by Patch Adams, The Man Who Planted Trees by Jean Giono, Serve to Lead by James Strock, Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela, Black Elk Speaks by Neihardt & Black Elk, Nuts! by Kevin & Jackie Freiberg, Profiles in Courage by John F Kennedy, Organizing Genius by Warren Bennis, Leadership Jazz by Max DePree, The Servant Leader by James Autry, Servant Leadership by Robert Greenleaf, Leading with Soul by Lee Bolman & Terrence Deal, Crazy Love by Francis Chan, Lincoln on Leadership Donald Philips, The Ultimate Gift by Jim Stovall, Mentor:The Kid & The CEO by Tom Pace, Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders, Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute, Peace is the Way by Deepak Chopra, A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle, Being Peace by Thich Nhat Hanh, and The Art of Happiness by the Dalai Lama.
Books linked to Amazon.com for your convenience.
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Cherokee Prayer Blessing
May the Warm Winds of Heaven
Blow softly upon your house.
May the Great Spirit
Bless all who enter there.
May your Moccasins
Make happy tracks
in many snows.
And may the Rainbow
Always touch your shoulder.
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