We are fast approaching the celebration of the US Independence, aka Fourth of July. I have been wondering the value of independence in a different way – how independent we all claim to be, and want to be, and operate as such. I was driving this morning and almost experienced a collision as another driver ran his red light (my green light). This led me to think about the interdependent nature of traffic lights – we rely on each other to follow the rules for order and for safety. I wonder how much we consider others when we make our daily decisions that are rules-based, not law-based? We walk A LOT, especially over the past year. We have picked up trash from the people walking in front of us and form the path where no one was nearby. That’s interdependence. I’m here with you, beside you, and not separate from you. When you celebrate next week, consider how you might elevate your interdependence in this brand new year of the USA.
Inde or Inter?
About the Author: Judy Hissong, CLM

Judy Hissong is the President of Nesso Strategies. A former law firm Chief Operating Officer, she helps firms become more profitable by advising leaders in strategic and leadership development challenges. Her mission is “world domination for Good.” By creating actionable, lightbulb moments that leaders want to share and spread, she intends to improve the world one person at a time. When she’s not speaking, training and consulting, Judy teaches quarterly online workshops and facilitates Leaders Lab, a monthly video conference that enables small groups of leaders to brainstorm strategies and solutions to work through common issues that keep firms stuck. Learn more at www.nessostrategies.com.