A mistake that makes you humble is better than an achievement that makes you arrogant. -Unknown I was asked to facilitate a two-hour focus group comprised of six people, to discuss a proposed recycling program in a nearby …
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I Thought I Knew Tony
In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take. -Levis Carroll “You’ve been Tony’s friend for a long time. Will you get up and say something at his memorial service?” asked Susan, Tony’s wife. Her sad and desperate …
Like Hell You Will!
I was student body president at Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. One of the many perks that came with the job was a trip out to the Coors Brewery in Golden for a special tour given to all the student body …
Getting “Schooled” By My Students
Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it's the only thing. -Albert Schweitzer I was co-facilitating a week-long outdoor leadership program in the mountains of Colorado. The program was designed to enhance …
Let Go of My Ego
This isn't a book of what I know...it's what I'm trying to learn. -John Heider A number of years ago, I participated in a 270-hour facilitator training that was based on the book, The Tao of Leadership by John Heider. What …
The Sailing Trip from Hell
Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass...it's about learning to dance in the rain. -Vivian Greene The four-day trip around the Channel Islands, just off the coast of Southern California, started out like it was …