The Praxis Values Blog

Ideas Worth Practicing

Reflections on leadership, community organizing, values-driven work, and the human challenges beneath every initiative.

From the Field

This is where we think out loud. The Praxis Values blog is a space for honest reflection on what it means to lead with values — in organizations, in communities, and in yourself. Expect field stories, frameworks, and the occasional uncomfortable truth.

LeadershipSeptember 2026

The Initiative Whisperer: Why Some Leaders Sense What Others Miss

Every organization has someone who feels the misalignment before anyone else names it. They sense the tension in the room, notice the repeating conversations, and carry the weight of what isn't being said. This is the gift — and the burden — of the Initiative Whisperer.

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CommunityAugust 2026

The Six Dragons: A Map of the Human Challenges in Every Initiative

After three decades of community organizing across three continents, we've noticed that most initiatives don't fail because of bad strategy. They fail because of six recurring human challenges — what we call the Six Dragons. Here's how to recognize them.

Coming soon
ValuesJuly 2026

What Does It Mean to Put Your Values Into Practice?

The word 'praxis' means the process by which a theory or skill is enacted. It's the bridge between what you believe and what you do. Most organizations have values statements. Far fewer have a practice of living them. Here's the difference.

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From the Archive

Past reflections from the Praxis Values field journal — organized by year.

  • NovemberLeadershipWhen the Map Is Wrong: Navigating Organizational DriftComing soon
  • SeptemberCommunityThe Quiet Power of Stakeholder TrustComing soon
  • JulySIMSustainable Initiative Management: Why Most Strategic Plans Fail by Year TwoComing soon
  • MayValuesThe Values Gap: What Organizations Say vs. What They DoComing soon
  • MarchLeadership30 Years, 3 Continents: What Community Organizing Taught Me About LeadershipComing soon
  • JanuaryImpactMeasuring What Matters: A Field Guide to Values-Based ImpactComing soon

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