Alan and Jayson on what it means to “meet needs”
posted in: Servant leadership, Stretching and Growing
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Links: Previous post on this topic. Jayson’s blog.
What’s next? Can you learn something in 90 seconds?
posted in: Servant leadership, Stretching and Growing
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After over 3 years, and over 125 posts, this blog will continue in a new format: the 90-second burn. To learn more about this project, please watch: Got 90 seconds per week? Of course you do! Subscribe at the right … Read more
Insecurity is Normal?
posted in: Integrity, Stretching and Growing
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In April of 2011, I was caught off-guard by a silly combination of factors: I finally
Leaders Know that All Solutions are a Temporary Resting Place
posted in: Stretching and Growing, Vision
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Jill was a jerk of a boss. Her people didn’t like her, mostly because she was bossy, passive-aggressive, and a bad communicator. This all added up to a low-trust, high-tension situation. Jill got good advice: Be
Effective leaders change the pace
posted in: Passion, Positivity, Stretching and Growing
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I had a college professor who told us to “do everything 10% faster.” This professor had lots of energy, and got lots done. And, the students who followed this advice seemed to work harder, have more energy, and be happier. … Read more
Can you learn from the priorities of a self-employed multi-tasker?
posted in: Stretching and Growing
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This week’s post is actually a paraphrased email to someone who juggles lots of tasks, wondering how it was possible. In the interest of sharing one way of looking at it, I shared my (loosely held-to) scheme of priorities:
How to put ideas from a conference into action:
posted in: Organizational Improvement, Stretching and Growing, Vision
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We’re entering a time of year when lots of people have professional development and conference opportunities. Lots of time when attending such an event, you get lots of ideas from the exhibit hall, from networking, from breakout sessions, and from … Read more
Group Dynamic Primer Conclusion: Art’s Triangle and the Handwritten Matrix
posted in: Biographical, Stretching and Growing
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WARNING: This post is nothing but a story, though you will find usable content at the end. Also, it’s over 700 words. If you’re a long-time loyal reader, though, it’s required reading. (If you’re new to this blog, this is … Read more
Group Dynamic Primer Chapter Six: Stretching and Growing
posted in: Stretching and Growing
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Leaders are committed to constant self-improvement. Why use the phrase “stretching and growing?” Because you
Effective Leaders Stay Organized (part two)
posted in: Biographical, Stretching and Growing
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Part two of two (read part one here) As you can see from the picture in part one, my daily list fits into the narrow confines of the column on the left hand side of each day’s page in my … Read more