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
This week’s Resource Recommendation is Say it Quick! 99-Word Stories About Leadership, Learning, and Life by Brian Remer Sometimes I get to tell you about a book that you might never otherwise learn about (it isn’t currently available on Amazon, but is available here.) I know sometimes I recommend future bestselling books by famous authors.Â
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
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
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
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
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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