"Every good journey begins with knowing where you are and being willing to go somewhere else." Richard Rohr

“It is easy to trust someone who has never let us down. But if we are taking any level of risk at all there will be breakdowns, some of which will be caused by us. And rarely do we act fully alone – some breakdowns will happen because we have pushed the boundaries of what is possible given the dynamic of our existing relationships. Unless we use the inevitable breakdowns in an uncertain, rapidly changing world to learn how to trust each other more, we won’t grow to meet the challenges we face, let alone be prepared to take the risks required to do the extraordinary together.

“The opportunity of leveraging breakdowns in trust to fuel breakthroughs in relationship is not just a nice possibility. It is an essential skill for thriving in a world that increasingly depends on or ability to cooperate and collaborate to be successful.” - Susan Mazza

“You need to be authentic as a leader — to behave in a way that is consistent with your values. You earn the right to lead. You need a leadership philosophy that's grounded in self knowledge, and that begins with your purpose or passion. Why are you a leader? What do you intend to do as a leader, and how do you bring your values to that intention? Today's environment calls for visionary leaders who have a firm knowledge of themselves — knowledge that can translate into authentic, forward-focused action. The origins of your leadership style are in your life experiences. Determining the meaning of those experiences, and how they have shaped you, will transform the way you lead.”

Todd Henshaw, retired U.S. Army Lt. Colonel

“We need to accept risk as a normal condition.” – James Champy

“Every effective leader I’ve know is passionate about what he or she is doing. The time and energy devoted to work demand a commitment and conviction bordering on love.” - Warren Bennis

“If you lack the courage to start something, then you have already finished.” – Anonymous

“We are all envisioning all the time, about everything we’re involved in. The question is, are the images we’re holding the ones we want to be achieving?” – David Allen