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Leadership

Blogference 2008: Lead Change by Bridging The Gap

Yes, you’re at the right place. Welcome to the Blogference on Leading Change. Each day several of us will be posting entries on some aspect of leading change. You’re invited to read, reflect, and respond. I hope this will serve as a great exposure to other thinkers and their ideas about living well and leading […]

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Leadership

Know Your People

Last night I witnessed some excellent old-fashioned leadership at Timber Creek High School’s Awards Night. Following the opening fanfare, principal John Wright rose to introduce the “Leaders of the Pack.” Out of a graduating senior class of 1,000 and a high shool with an enrollment of 4,500, these 16 or so Timber Creek Wolves were […]

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Culture

What Is Coaching, Anyway?

The recent surge in the personal coaching profession indicates that people today are hungry for answers. What drives someone to pay anywhere from $250 to $1200 (or more) per month for a weekly 45 minute phone call? I believe it’s partly due to our innate, God-given desire to grow, improve, and succeed. During the past […]