Monthly Archives: May 2024

In the spring of 1984, Greenleaf was invited to give a commencement address at Alverno College, a Catholic women’s college in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  His address was delivered by video transmission for he no longer traveled.  The title of his address … Continue reading →

Greenleaf specifically uses the term ‘caring’ in his essays, speeches and letters.  I am not clear as to what he means by the term.  For example, in his ‘Credo’ (his ‘I believe’ statement) he says that a charge of the … Continue reading →

In 1980 Greenleaf wrote: My position is: if we are to move toward a more caring, serving society than we now have, competition must be muted. . . I believe that serving and competing are antithetical; the stronger the urge to … Continue reading →

Awareness is not a giver of solace – it is just the opposite.  It is a disturber and an awakener. –Robert K. Greenleaf Awareness.  Once again, Greenleaf calls us back to being aware.  There are, as we all know, many … Continue reading →