To lead someone or something means, literally, to be in front, so that others can see and follow in that direction.  Stated another way, if you think you are leading, but no one is following, you are just taking a walk. In yet other words, leaders are leaders because of what they do, not because

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The famed psychologist and educator John Dewey (hey, he’s on a stamp) once wrote: “Education is not a preparation for life; Education is life itself.” Questions to Ponder How do I view education? What do I do to educate myself? Action Steps Learn something new today. Repeat that action tomorrow. And the next day (and

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This could be a very short article, because the biggest barrier to collaborative problem solving is found by looking at the word problem backwards: melborp. Do you see it? The biggest barrier is me. Or you. Or whoever makes the problem about them, their agenda or their solution. Which means that we, too often, approach

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This week’s Resource Recommendation is Social Boom!  How to Master Business Social Media by Jeffrey Gitomer. I’m pretty active on social media, especially when thinking about, as the book subtitle suggests, business social media. I bought this book for three reasons: 1.    I respect the work of the author 2.    I thought this book might

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If you have been a reader of my newsletter, attended a workshop or know me in some way, you may know how much I love the Indiana State Fair.  Clearly, many people know, based on the number of texts, emails and phone calls I have received after the stage collapse tragedy last night. We weren’t

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Courage consists in equality to the problem before us. – Ralph Waldo Emerson Questions to Ponder What problems in my life have required the most courage? How courageous do I feel today? Action Steps Consider your toughest current problem. Consider how choosing to be more courageous might help you solve the problem or make critical

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I recently learned of a version of soccer known as silent soccer. What is that you ask? It is defined as:  A form of soccer in which spectators are not allowed to yell, cheer, or coach from the sidelines. Even if you have never been to a soccer game you can imagine how odd this

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Make work play? Should that really be my goal? I know some people have a problem connecting work and fun (and therefore by extension, play). We’ve been taught that work implies effort and struggle and discipline and challenge. All of this can be true, AND it isn’t an inclusive list. Work can include meaning and

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Today’s Resource Recommendation is It’s Not Just Who You Know by Tommy Spaulding. I was introduced to the author, Tommy Spaulding, a few weeks ago when he was guest co-hosting a radio show when I was a guest. (Mondays at 3 in Denver Colorado). I quickly liked him as I listened in to the segment

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