Don Owens

Opinions are my own and do not represent those of the companies or organizations I serve within.

The CEO as Soul Keeper

Chief executives are expected to think strategically, drive change, persuade politically, prepare for the future, and rally the troops. ...

The Reformers Are Not Heroes

Most everyone in fourteenth and fifteenth century Europe wanted reform in the church. Pope Alexander VI was the poster child for...

Intolerance: A Misunderstanding of Freedom

Standing next to the body of Voltaire in the Pantheon this summer I struggled with this man’s resting place among the greats of Paris. ...

Insurance: Preaching Resilience

This week thousands from the insurance industry descended upon Chicago for the Annual PCI (Property Casualty Insurers of America) Annual...

Celebrating 45 Years of Success

Here is what I shared at Al and Sue Boenker's 45th Year in Business celebration: Tonight we celebrate 45 years of labor. Al and Sue...

Rescuing Rousseau: Part 3 – No More Students, Only Disciples

Jean-Jacques Rousseau can further be rescued if we look to his expectations of the teacher. He would have us consider the great weight...

Rescuing Rousseau: Part 2 – Travel to Learn

Jean-Jacques Rousseau would not have a student sitting in a class room for hours on end. He would have the student labor and travel. I...

Rescuing Rousseau: Part I– The Misguided Helicopter Parent

I disliked Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) for many years. Most of what I knew of Rousseau came from textbooks and intellectuals so I...