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Why mission should matter to leaders
17 May 2012 1:55 PM | No CommentsDuring my lifetime as a person with a disability it often seems that we are the “canaries in the coal mines,” buffeted by health care, legislative and public policy changes on the state and national level. Organizations like Courage Center help even out the rough...
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High Performance “Festivus”
14 May 2012 7:04 AM | No CommentsAbout a month ago, I attended a four-day “High Performance Leadership and Team Intensive” designed and lead by members of the human performance consulting firm, Performance Unlimited. I have attended too many leadership development workshops, seminars and classes to count and I enjoy learning new...
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Who’s in Your Circle?
08 May 2012 7:14 PM | No CommentsLet’s say you work for a small nonprofit in Minnesota. Let’s also say you focus on environmental and sustainability issues. When you’re looking to expand your network and brush up on skills, sometimes it’s good to be surrounded by other nonprofit folks doing similar work,...
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Lights, Camera, Action – Free Video Services for the Public
Posted on March 7, 2011 | 1 CommentAre you a budding Steven Spielberg? Looking for a way to get your message out on a small or non-existent budget? Want to try something new and always had an interest in television or video? If you answered yes to any of these or if... -
My Day Monday — Sparking Innovation and Empowering Employee Ideas
Posted on February 4, 2011 | No CommentsEveryone has those moments in time where you think of something that would be great to do and would make a huge improvement but you never have the time to actually do them. My Day Monday is the Answer My Day Monday is a concept... -
Thriving Tech Community
Posted on December 14, 2010 | No CommentsI have been working in technology for the better part of the last 15 years and yet had no idea how thriving the tech startup community is in Minnesota. It is wonderful to see the new ideas, passion and thriving community that continue to grow. ... -
Help Improve Government Efficiency – Post your ideas!
Posted on November 8, 2010 | 1 CommentAll too often we point to our elected leaders in St. Paul or Washington and tell them to find a way to reduce the cost of government. Although our main job is to be knowledgeable and to vote for the leaders to represent us in... -
Fall Colors and the Milwaukee Road “Super Dome”
Posted on October 3, 2010 | 1 CommentThe morning air is a bit crisp and the sun is just starting to shine the first rays of the day. You hear “all aboard” and along with the other eager passengers you start making your way towards the train cars. You step onto the first step,... -
Mindful Leadership
Posted on August 30, 2010 | 2 CommentsA new catch phrase that is starting to become more prevalent is today’s business environment is Mindful Leadership. Up until a few weeks ago I wasn’t exactly sure what this meant but after reaching a little out of my comfort zone, I have a much... -
Angels in Minnesota
Posted on July 26, 2010 | 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... -
Hop On & Explore Minneapolis
Posted on June 23, 2010 | 2 CommentsIf you have been driving around Minneapolis over the last week or so you should have noticed some new bike racks with yellow bikes in them — These are the first pieces of NiceRideMN. June 10th was the official launch date of the new Nice Ride... -
Ideas Worth Sharing
Posted on May 10, 2010 | No CommentsWe all have a unique story and many ideas — Take the time to share them! One of my early posts on the Leadership and Community Blog covered the first TEDxTC event. This last week they held their second event and it was as good... -
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...
