Independent Thinking Blog
Independent Thinking Blog
How Not to Start a Conversation
I received a two-paragraph e-mail the other day from someone looking to connect with me at an upcoming event. She spelled my name right, told me it's her second time going to an event put on by this particular group, and said she hoped we'd get to meet. So far so...
The Secret to Regular Blog Posting
If you know the secret sauce, please let me know. A lot of people have strategies to facilitate regular blog posts. In fact, I'm doing several things right: Don't strive for perfection. There are very few killer blog posts, and waiting until every element is perfectly...
Your Attitude Can Make or Break You
Do you lead with your attitude? Trick question actually. We all lead with our attitudes. It's just what attitude you're showing that counts. And you can learn a lot by how people act when they don't know you. There are 5-10 "regulars" who strength train at my gym...
Are You Inspiring Your Team?
Did you see what happened when Michael Vick came into the Eagles-Packers game in Week 1? The team got excited. Vick's past character issues aside, this is a talented guy who can lead a team. As soon as he came into the game, the Eagles perked up. They had energy and a...
Building a Vibrant Connected Community
I had the pleasure of presenting a Webinar for Higher Logic last week on building a vibrant, connected community.We looked at four "in house" things you must do first, and then talked about some strategies for identifying and reaching out to your audience, building...