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Angry Subaru Man VS Road Bike Guy
Wow. So I’m riding my bicycle on E. 3rd Avenue (near E. 31st Street) at about 5pm on Tuesday, April 12. I see a fellow cyclist riding toward me on a road bike, in full gear. A guy in a … Continue reading
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Setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with pet owners
“Oh, it’s okay… she won’t bite.” As I open the car door and turn to step out of the car, I look up to see two dogs fast approaching. I raise my right foot and hold it in the air. … Continue reading
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Leadership journey (part 2: Legacy Statement)
Draft #3 How do you wish to be remembered as a leader by those inside and outside your organization, and by those with whom you might work in the future? When asked this question (how do you want to be … Continue reading
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Leadership journey (part 1)
I remember the first time in my adult life I tried to get into ‘leadership’. It was back in the 90′s. I read a bunch of books that told me I should budget my time. I should be consistent, motivated, … Continue reading
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Leadership and risk
ONLY A PERSON WHO RISKS IS FREE Author Unknown To laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach for another is to risk involvement. To expose your ideas, your dreams, before a … Continue reading
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Authentic leadership
As a leader, how do I reconcile the need to be authentic with the concept that “perception is reality”? Recently I witnessed a really messed-up situation. Someone I respect and admire very much is being punished because a person in … Continue reading
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Discomfort continued: A blinking light
A blinking light can mean a lot of things. Danger ahead. We’re recording now. An execution. A birthday party. At the end of the day, a blinking light is simply designed to get our attention. “Hey. Look over here. There’s … Continue reading
Flavors of discomfort
Abuse is uncomfortable. But not all discomfort is abuse. Discomfort can be used as a tool for inspiring change, growth, and transformation. It’s important to pay attention to discomfort; it can be a valuable signal that we’re putting ourselves in … Continue reading
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Competent VS Nice
I realize they’re not mutually exclusive. In my past, if someone was ‘no-nonsense’ with me, my feelings would be hurt, and I’d write them off as being a jerk. After all, I was bending over backwards to be nice to … Continue reading
