Mike.... I actually like your comment. And, I'm sorry you don't think the concepts pertain to our ability to be great leaders. Perhaps I didn't get as deep into leadership as we normally do on Lead Change, and the words I chose didn't utilize the terminology that relates to leadership and business.  My point was that until we recognize that God has no gender (and that is not a bad thing), and our belief in spirit moves us in that direction, it will be difficult for us to be whole and complete in our thought processes - especially when we live and work from and within our spiritual beliefs. Our spiritual beliefs often drive how we think - and a patriarchal society pushes us in the direction of left brain thinking - often denigrating the more creative, expansive thinking of a right brain person. Polarity on either side is not healthy.

Dialogue is what it is about. And, lack of agreement and the willingness to listen, discuss and listen more is what great leadership is about. It's about being open-minded, and asking the questions. And, it's about recognizing that everyone is different, living from different values and beliefs, and that each and every one of us is valuable.

It isn't personal. It's never personal - and certainly it doesn't demean anyone's intelligence. I applaud your belief, and your knowledge of truth. ! I follow the ways of Christ myself. I believe in the truths and the way of life that was shown to us by his actions and his words. I am just not conservative - you could call me progressive - and I think constantly about how to be a better leader and person in the world that we live in, living my truths based on my perceptions, values and beliefs.

Thank you for letting things happen as they may. I don't post things to tell people how to think. I post to let those who believe the same as I do know that they have an ally. I believe in dialogue. If we can't have dialogue about our values, and still reach common purpose, we are in deep trouble - as leaders, as people, and as humanity.