Fides Quaerens Intellectum

“Who stands fast?
 
…the responsible man, who tries to make his whole life an answer to the question and call of God. 

Where are these responsible people?” 
 
~Dietrich Bonhoeffer

Over the years I have consistently been amazed at a particular organizational dynamic that emerges within nonprofits, and how that dynamic drives–and in some cases determines–hiring decisions.  That dynamic is urgency.  “Let’s get someone to fill the position asap!”  Just get a body in there.  Interestingly, urgency in these situations often breeds passivity.  Far too [...]