People and organizations often describe themselves as being open and transparent. Social media in particular enables one to see facets of a person or an organization, but not always the whole. The mind creates an…
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Leading is Building
Patterns exist on macro and micro scales and the daily routines of life are what sustain us as individuals and form the foundation of civil society. In the background, annual occurrences such as the four…
Building relationships and the law of five
Building a relationship with a business partner or new client takes time and patience. I like to say that whether you are pitching a service to someone or trying to find a partner with whom…
Creative leadership and the importance of context
Understanding where you are, what you are doing, who you are serving, and the impact that you are making through your actions is necessary for a person to effect change. This is all part of…
Attention innovators – document your work!
Innovation doesn’t just happen. It’s the product of a process of exploring the unknown, distilling insight, and creating something new that serves a need. There are people that have the ability to create on their…
Creativity and the entrepreneurial mind
I believe that creativity and being entrepreneurial go hand-in-hand. Generating new ideas, solutions, programs, or services involves spotting patterns, taking the initiative, and the courage to ask questions. What holds people up from being more…