by David Macek | Jan 21, 2013 | Community, Leadership, Reflection
In my opinion, Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) was one of the greatest examples of human potential. He embodied so many significant quality that we look for in a leader: respect, fearlessness, passion, compassion, humility, and mindfulness, to name a few.
by David Macek | Jan 1, 2013 | Leadership, Nature, Reflection
Last night, I saw Steven Spielberg’s Lincoln. It was stunning and fantastic. Aside from a few cinematography liberties exercised, it was historically precise. What follows are some of the thoughts that it triggered in me.
by David Macek | Dec 16, 2012 | Community, Leadership, Reflection
Just like the brain, group work is far from static. It is an ever-evolving matrix of relationships. Messages and roles are constantly changing from person to person, from neuron to neuron.
by David Macek | Oct 2, 2012 | Community, Nature, Reflection
You probably know where your property ends and your neighbor’s property begins. Chances are that there is a fence there. If you look around, you’ll notice many boundary markings – signs, fences, and shrubs. We are the only species that have established and enforced such distinct boundaries.
by David Macek | Sep 26, 2012 | Community, Nature, Reflection
To meet the needs of a swelling population, farming in the 20th century completely transformed and, unless you only judge progress by the amount of food yielded, not for the better. Here’s a list of the major trends and how to respond with more sustainable practices.
by David Macek | Sep 19, 2012 | Community, Leadership, Reflection
What happens when a young, important movement still lies on the fringe in society? What are the common challenges that it faces? I would like to focus this section on two challenges that are usually associated with the infancy of a movement: self-care and worldview.