by Mike Butler | Jan 22, 2026 | Press
Guest Opinion by Mike Butler for Times Call When do we know that a community is actually maturing socially, economically and politically? This reflection is not written from an either-or perspective. A community is neither completely infantile nor fully mature....
by Mike Butler | Jan 12, 2026 | Blog
When do we know, or what are the signs, that a community is actually maturing socially, economically, and politically? What are the attributes, characteristics, and qualities of a community that is on a path toward becoming better today than it was yesterday? This...
by Mike Butler | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog
I have heard considerable language and talk recently about how we have to “fight,” “battle,” “win,” “become more powerful,” “increase our odds,” “get rid of whoever is in power,” “become more forceful,” and “devise ways that are more influential along a specific line...
by Mike Butler | Oct 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
The definition of power and how it is accessed has evolved significantly over time. The School of Statesmanship, Stewardship, and Service (SOSSAS) is aligned with a higher purpose of fostering evolved civility, built on attributes that transcend traditional views of...
by Mike Butler | Sep 3, 2024 | Blog
During September, the School of Statesmanship, Stewardship, and Service (SOSSAS) will sponsor and present a series of classes titled “Rights With Responsibilities.” In our “Rights With Responsibilities” series, we will discuss the concept of social maturity and what...
