I learned about systems thinking in my 2nd year (i.e. Learning).  This video is a comparison to Senge's learning organization, specifically, systems thinking.  I love the parallel, I will forever think about System's Thinking in this way.  Just think of the small changes in your organization that will impact the growth of your organization.   

What age is considered to be old age?  I say, age is in the beauty of the beholder.  After watching this video let me know if your opinion has changed or not?

Take the digital sexism quiz and let me know if your opinion changes about the opportunities for women in the information technology field changes.

​http://www.edchange.org/multicultural/quiz/digital-sexism-quiz.pdf

The past weekend was very disappointing.  I watched my Iowa Hawkeyes lose on the last play of the game on Saturday to Penn State and then attended the game Sunday in Soldiers Field to only see my Pittsburgh Steelers lose in overtime.  

​But I realize that no matter what the score, I do live in the greatest country in the world.  I have served this great country for the majority of my adult life, whether in the U.S. Navy, or more recently, for a small Federal Agency in Chicago.  

Why I Stand!
I stand for the less fortunate!
I stand for all the brave volunteers in the military!
I stand for all the first responders!
I stand for my family!
I stand for the rights of all mankind!
But most importantly, I stand for "We the People"!  Not "We the Democrats, or "We the Republicans", and definitely not "I, the President".  

This past weekend, NFL players, in a support of solidarity, chose to express their rights as citizens.  I stand for them as well!

Steve Kerr made a statement that perfectly expresses my thoughts.

      

I ask everyone to open their heart and souls.  It is the American thing to do.  "That could have been you"

Choices change the world.  I ask everyone consider your own bias and learn to treat humanity with respect.

During Research class, Dr. Jonas shared a slide about the need to be mindful, specifically, staying in the moment! I recall an A.L.F. I studied in Summer Institute (Innovation) that is a great example for staying in the moment. More information can be found at www.headspace.com.