Declaration of Independence

Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor

Our Lives, Our Fortunes, and Our Sacred Honor

The Declaration of Independence was a document that laid out the reasons why the American colonies were about to go to war. Like an editorial, it was meant to be widely distributed, in an age before telegraphs, telephones or the Internet.

Leadership Lessons from Thomas Paine

Leadership Lessons from Thomas Paine

Thomas Paine (1737-1809) was an English-born Founding Father of the United States. An inventor and philosopher, he authored Common Sense, a pamphlet that was influential at the start of the American Revolution.

The Origin of Moral Leadership

The Origin of Moral Leadership

In our culture, moral authority is most often derived from religion or politics. A person pursues what is right and good, either because they are grounded in faith, or their belief in the fairness of their system of governance.