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Spiral dynamics is a model that helps us understand both human and societal development. The challenge of the 21st century is finding unity in the...
The word “parenting” first appeared in the late 1950’s. Developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik maintains that parenting is a bad idea. Parent is a noun, not...
I am told that in 1996, when the district superintendent met with the church staff parish relations committee to tell them that I would be...
We sometimes think we have more control than we do. At other times we underestimate the amount of control we have. Knowing the difference is...
Being able to recognize and respond effectively to emotional sabotage is essential for leading change. Empathy is good, except when it’s not. This episode helps...
Principles are great, but sometimes they conflict with the particulars. I got thinking about this when I listed to a three-part series about casuistry on...
Emotionally dependent people require others to make them feel loved and validated. Giving in to their demands holds us hostage. Understanding how this works, as...
This episode is a bit personal. Two recent occurrences reminded me that I’m different. The rise of xenophobia is a global phenomenon. Responding in self-differentiated...
Life-changing is a pretty strong term. But it’s true. I am not a list person. I don’t get any special satisfaction from checking off items...
