In another channel of the “Aint’What They Say” thread, I’d like to jump into another phrase or group of phrases that create a ton of misaligned arguments, without addressing the root cause. Affordable Care Act. You see it, you hear it, but you can’t really process it. Affordable Healthcare, Universal Healthcare, and other terms get […]
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What if I don’t want to lead?? This last week has been a doozy for me. I wanted to attend a training event in Austin Texas, and the host invited me which I took as a sign that I must attend. If you follow me on other channels, you may also know that I built
As hard as it may be… pull back, observe, breathe, then execute. This week has been incredibly difficult. I decided to help a friend in Austin with his presentation event at the Renaissance Hotel in Austin. He is from Australia, and I am from Southern California. Drive to Austin in the CamperVan without A/C? Sure!
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My son is in the Scouts. He is part of a troop that still does the long hikes, backpacking, and monthly events (overnight). I love that he is in this group. He is gaining exposure to peers, opportunities to lead, and wisdom passed down from leadership that will sink in better than hearing it from
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My feed these last few days is about taking lunches away from hungry children to force adults to allow children to make adult decisions in a child’s environment.
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This post comes with a little baggage. I am both resentful to a degree, but also thankful. If I had been gainfully employed over the last couple of years, I may not have had the energy, time, and dedication to finish the book – Action Leadership From the Edge. Having the text and cover done
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I love teaching in large environments and interacting at scale. However, over the last couple of years, there has been an amplification of “That’s because I am black. They single me out because I am gay. They won’t listen because I am a woman.” Culture has ushered in a bevy of opportunities right now for diversification. Companies are actively seeking Black, Hispanic, Female, and LGBTQ+ people. Here is the rub. They will give you the spot, but rarely be brave enough to point out your gaps in soft skills. They will rarely invest in your people skill training.
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What does it take for someone to be a leader? Some people believe that you must be born with it. I beleive that everyone is called to a certain station of leadership in life. While it may be true that some people possess a natural ability towards leadership, it can be learned. Like anything else,
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You might feel that holding down a job, getting ahead, and taking care of your family is enough, without worrying about your life’s purpose. But taking the time to work out your calling in life is not a luxury or escapism, it is important for helping you live a more meaningful and successful life. Think
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#439 WP-Tonic Round-Table Show on Friday 18th of October, at 8:30am PST #1 – Mark Davies Joins Automattic as Chief Financial Officer https://wptavern.com/mark-davies-joins-automattic-as-chief-financial-officer #2 – LinkedIn gets physical, debuts Events hub for people to plan in-person networking events https://techcrunch.com/2019/10/15/linkedin-gets-physical-debuts-new-events-hub-for-people-to-plan-in-person-networking-events/ #3 – Postmortem Of Gutenberg The Launch, So We Can Embrace Gutenberg The Product https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2019/10/postmortem-gutenberg-launch-product/
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