Thanks so much for your kind words, Mary. I'm glad that you found the post inspiring. I did too, as I was writing it! So much so that I felt compelled to share it with my 13-year-old daughter. I'd like to say that she found it revealing and inspiring, but she didn't see what got me so excited... :-)

Your phrase <strong>human beings treating each other humanly</strong> jumped off the screen at me. That's exactly the choice we all (leaders and followers alike) need to take in order to make a difference in our little piece of the world. It's what puts us in a mindset of being "other focused" instead of self-focused.

Thanks for sharing your insight, and more importantly for sharing your ambition. I am convinced that you have been, are and will continue to make a difference in the world around you.