In a world of increasing complexity and widening silos knowing the gaps is crucial information. After all, more painful than a problem is an unknown problem. It takes a courage, both from a executives and individual contributors to surface and create space for those observations to be shared.

Silver and gold pale in comparison. She knew what she had found. Gone are the days of chasing the fleeting, she stands on solid ground.

So desperate is the heart cry for belonging. So loud does she roar. Without an ear to hear her she reproaches all with scorn.

When taken to one extreme people become extremely selfish, self serving, and status focused. When taken to another extreme opportunity and generosity abound.

With a small exhale of wonder, “I can’t believe I did that!” “This is the life I live?” Often on the other side of “I can’t”.