In June, I wrote about organizational charts as a very limited representation of the way power, influence, and contribution flow in and around institutions. Our significance as people and value as community members don’t hinge on our job titles or institutional roles, I said. So Miki Kashtan’s comments on leadership beyond influence and the power to […]
Shadow-boxing
When we see others as evil, unable to care, or in some fundamental way immune to transformation, then, if they can’t be ignored, the only available strategy is to overpower and vanquish them.” —Miki Kashtan During the spring and early summer when the birds in this region are nesting, a few things happen. First, we […]
Life Skills: Non-defensive listening
Once upon a time, one of my mentors said to me, “When you hear something new, use the Three Heap method. “Heap 1 is for things you accept. “Heap 2 is for things you reject. “And Heap 3 is for things you don’t have enough info on, things you’re going to just hold for now.” […]