DEVOTION AND DELEGATION
In his insightful classic Leadership Jazz, former Herman Miller executive Max De Pree stressed the importance of learning how to delegate responsibility and authority. “The good work of leadership requires us to think seriously about the art of delegation and to practice that art diligently.” So, how did this noteworthy industry veteran define it? “It is a precious way of enabling people to participate, to grow, to reach toward their potential—the best process for personal development, because it… Read Complete Article »


Gratitude for Heavenly Intervention
The first national Thanksgiving proclamation was issued by the nation’s first president, George Washington, more than two centuries ago, and yet disagreement concerning the relative appropriateness of such a holiday delayed its widespread observance. In the decades prior to the American Civil War, one … Read Complete Article »


Faithfulness and Responsibility
Patrick Casey has worked as an emergency medical technician, a part-time forest ranger, and an electrician’s helper, plus he’s served on the boards of a number of public advocacy groups. Most know Patrick, however, from his years of uniformed public service. For four decades he has worked on … Read Complete Article »


Be Prepared. Plan Ahead.
Be prepared. The forthright two-word Boy Scout motto is as recognizable as any organizational credo. “As much as possible, be prepared for the unforeseen, the inevitable surprise, the unplanned event.” Wise and sensible, the motto has served generations of scouts quite well, and has … Read Complete Article »