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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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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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Four Powerful Words

OK, now that we’ve explored the implications of digital screens, I want to reflect on some profound analog concepts. Freedom, liberty, personal responsibility, sacrifice, loyalty, honor and unity come to mind. Last week our family used spring break to visit Washington D.C., our nation’s capitol. During our decade overseas, we visited many of the great […]