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The Utility of Humility
A year or so ago our middle son took on a role apprenticing to become a heavy duty mechanic with a local logging outfit. He was thrilled getting the hands-on experience working on a wide variety of equipment from his first days at his new job. He was afforded the
The ABC’s of Improvement: Always Be Coachable
Ken Blanchard and Spencer Johnson have written that “Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” In order to improve, we need guidance as to how we’re doing. We need to face the cold, hard facts of reality. We need to embrace the unvarnished truth. Feedback from those that care about us
Towering Teachers
As we organize ourselves and others into a new school year, may our young ones be lucky enough to encounter a teacher as committed as the one featured in the great movie, Freedom Writers. The idealistic optimism of youth is a nice thing to see. This type of sentiment can
How Do You Start Your Day?
Do you enjoy waking up each morning? How eager are you to start your days? What’s your favorite part of your alarm clock? Is it the snooze button? Are there some days that are easier to get up than others? Is there a pattern to those days where it’s easier
Academics v. Athletes and Artists
A business book, Blue Ocean Strategy, became a bestseller when released in 2004. Blue Ocean Strategy was written by Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne. They combined as professor and experienced business consultant in their review of break out businesses. Their suggestion was that businesses could “borrow” from two unrelated disciplines
