National Living Treasure, Michael Leunig, died in late December aged 79.

Years ago my friend Matt and I saw Michael speak at a local high school. 

In my heart I hear him tell this story:

That as a young cartoonist with The Age, newspapers overflowed with violence, doom and greed.

He wanted his cartoons to be a small window into a different world.

Of whimsy and gentleness, surprise and spirit. 

And yes, Jesters provocation.

So he drew a man with a teapot on his head …     

Homage

Leunigs body of work extends across more than half a century. 

I highly value his inspiration, it infuses so many Leadership Formation discussions. 

(my efforts, somewhat in the style of Leunig:)

No Sooner

Everyone who studies with me will eventually encounter his profound poem ‘No Sooner’.

 A remarkable and consequential life.

Thanks Michael …