by Larry Dressler | Jan 23, 2019 | From My Bookshelf
“True belonging doesn’t require you to change who you are; it requires you to be who you are.” Brene’ Brown Most of us want to belong. We want to be accepted, liked, and admired. Sometimes we feel that the only way to get this external validation is to silence an...
by Larry Dressler | Dec 18, 2018 | Who I Read Online
In an expression of gratitude, I am sharing about some of my favorite bloggers, writers, and thinkers while taking a break from writing my own blog. For me, reading Parker Palmer’s blog often feels like I am reading a letter I wrote to myself – one that reminds me of...
by Larry Dressler | Dec 10, 2018 | Who I Read Online
Taking a break from writing my own blog allows me the opportunity to appreciate the writing and wisdom of others. One such writer is Margaret Wheatley (aka Meg). If you haven’t encountered insights from “Meg” before, I am happy to introduce you to...
by Larry Dressler | Nov 20, 2018 | On My Mind
In Part 1 of this blog, I introduced white male privilege as a key leadership challenge. Last week’s Part 2 blog offered examples of “self-directed” actions – steps leaders can take to confront their own ignorance, complacency, and complicity. In this week’s blog,...
by Larry Dressler | Nov 13, 2018 | On My Mind
Last week’s blog explored some initial thoughts about what it means to lead responsibly as a straight white male in our culture. I shared some questions I’ve been asking myself for a long time. This week I’ll explore what I call the “inner work” of taking...
