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Fruity flavors: Nicotine & tobacco in a smoke-free state
26 July 2010 7:55 PM | No CommentsI hadn’t realized how jarring it is to see people smoking indoors until I watched two DVDs this month. Barbra Streisand, as Katy in 1973’s “The Way We Were” smoked throughout the movie, including during her pregnancy. And from the land of television, Tim Robbins...
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Angels in Minnesota
26 July 2010 7:03 AM | No CommentsAngels are coming to Minnesota — at least that is the hope. The legislature is betting on the old Field of Dreams saying “If you build it, they will come” and hoping it will apply to angel investors and venture capital dollars over the next...
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Gathering ’round the Campfire
22 July 2010 12:29 PM | No CommentsLast Monday I became a parody of myself. I took to the woods with my ten-year-old son, accompanying six of his friends, and some of their parents to Scout Camp in Wisconsin. Our kids are Webelos, going into fifth grade. We joined around 100 other...
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Archive for March, 2010
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Quick fix? No Thanks
Posted on March 28, 2010 | 2 Comments“Nothing lasts 20 years anymore.” These were the words spoken a few weeks ago – with pride – by former Ambassador Geri Joseph, as she helped celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Policy Fellows program at the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. Ambassador Joseph had... -
Listen Deeply, Be Engaged!
Posted on March 25, 2010 | 1 CommentAlthough you can easily find countless lists in books and online about getting involved and making a difference, I wanted to share a list that has become a foundation for me in my personal journey. Build Relationships by Listening to Stories Each and every person has a... -
A Role Model for Leadership: Remembering Brian Anderson
Posted on March 22, 2010 | 1 CommentOver the weekend I attended a memorial service for Brian Anderson, the former editor of Mpls.St.Paul Magazine, who died last week after a difficult battle with Leukemia. It was a beautiful service and a fitting tribute to a remarkable man. Brian touched my life in... -
Systems Thinking
Posted on March 18, 2010 | 2 CommentsI’ve found myself involved in recent conversations about transportation in the Twin Cities region and increasingly these are becoming more frustrating. No, I’m not talking about pothole season. And it’s not just the usual venting about growing congestion, lack of transit options (even with the... -
Managing the Much Maligned Middle
Posted on March 15, 2010 | No CommentsMid-career, middle manager, middle seat on an airplane. Have you ever banged your carry-on through first class with the thought that “it must be nice.” Planes may serve as a fairly good metaphor for our careers as we try to expand our influence and move... -
Seriously, How do you Lead Volunteers?
Posted on March 10, 2010 | 3 Comments“Those who can, do. Those who can do more, volunteer.” ~ Author unknown There is no doubt that volunteers are the straw that stirs the drink for many organizations, associations, clubs, committees/boards, fundraisers and initiatives. We are very blessed to live in a community, and... -
Should I Stay Or Should I Go?
Posted on March 8, 2010 | 5 CommentsBreaking up is always hard to do. Besides personal relationships, most people have a messy “break-up” with a personal trainer, hair stylist or Facebook friend. But what happens when a relationship with a nonprofit runs its course? Some organizations have very strict rules for your... -
Coffee Party, anyone?
Posted on March 3, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe conservative Tea Party movement is celebrating its first anniversary right about now. It’s created a stir throughout the nation, best known for lots of shouting, rallies and media attention protesting excessive government spending. Now, in response, comes the Coffee Party movement. Only about a... -
Leadership vs. Management
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsLeaders have followers, managers have subordinates; this is the theory that popped into my head this week as I met with a manager who was trying to lead using fear. Our “first thing Monday morning” meeting left me angry for the entire day. (Well, angry...
