Leigh, as always, an excellent post. We don't need permission. People are great. When needs arise, people arise too. Your post contains several great lessons, but for me the best one is how crystal clear, shared purpose brings focus and direction. People want to be a part of the solution to the most important issues, even if it means holding the bags.  We all want to be part of something important. Leaders and organizations who can allow their people to pitch-in will have happy, engaged people who are energized to be part of the solution. Left to ourselves, with out that crystal clear goal, and we all become part of the problem.

Thanks again for a wonderful post! Mike...