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"In Germany they came first for the Communists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a communist. Then they came for the Jews, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a Jew. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I didn't speak up because I wasn't a trade unionist. Then they came for the Catholics and I didn't speak up because I was a Protestant. Then they came for me and by that time no one was left to speak up."
Martin Niemoller

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Word count this issue: 139

Estimated reading time:  2:15 (including 1:43 video clip)

 

In Canada and the US we are heading into our national holidays, on July 1 and July 4 respectively. In the midst of xenophobia, sexism, homophobia and racism rampant in so much public discourse, I wonder what you and I as leaders might do to bring more sense, reflection and wisdom to our teams, organizations and communities.

 

Yesterday, President Barak Obama spoke to both Houses of the Canadian Parliament. Here is is brief clip of that speech. Perhaps we might all learn from his presence, wisdom and clarity as we celebrate our respective national days.

 

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