Tag Archives: Leadership for Social Change

Video Overview of Leadership for Social Change

The video below walks you through the syllabus for MLD 683 – Leadership for Social Change, a course I’m teaching this Fall 2016 in the graduate programs at North Central College.  The syllabus for the course may have changed slightly since … Continue reading

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Cultivating Emptiness

A SHORT MEDITATION ON THE EMMAUS ROAD (Luke 24:13–) Most books on leadership talk about great leaders having a confidence that radiates from an inner stillness and calm—something like: “If you can keep your head about while everybody is losing theirs.” … Continue reading

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Activism & Inwardness: An Appreciation of Carolyn Rodgers (1945-2010)

Remarks at her Memorial by Richard R. Guzman, ETA Theater, Chicago, May 4, 2010. ____________________ Thank you for inviting me to take part in this memorial. It is one of my life’s great honors.  And thank you for letting me … Continue reading

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