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Inspire People to Act

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What Confucius Told Me About Influencing People

Here’s something to think about this week … If you really want to influence people, involve them instead of merely trying to inform them. You already know this. I started out as a communicator, a broadcaster and then a newspaper writer, and so I had this desire to inform. Then, I got really interested in… Click to continue »

Renew civic life

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The Revolution Has Already Begun

Rather than hold the world as dismal and oppressive, we can allow promising stories to crowd out the others. One narrative that I find exhilarating is the story of how powerful we have become because so many of us are freer than ever before. Click to continue »

Energize your cause

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Do “Non-Profits” Have Something to Teach? (Part 2)

Last week, I told you I’d let you in on my conversation with Dick Boysen. The question on the table was this: How could a routine strategic plan have shattered their confidence in themselves, and done more harm than good? More to the point, what could we do about it? Inspired to the core “You… Click to continue »

Enliven Yourself

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Are You Going to Get What You Want in 2011?

I want to do more than “wish you the best” in our brand-spanking new 2011. (smile) I have an idea for you … Click to continue »

Raise bold money

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Would You Please Give Me Your Thoughts on This Puzzle?

I’ve been wrestling with something, so I’m reaching out to my community in the hope that you’ll be able to point me in the right direction. Click to continue »

Start Something

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When is the Right Time to Launch Something New?

Is there a “right” time to launch into what you really want to do? To step out (and up)? Quest alum Kerry Judd landed in the papers last week for what she calls a “leap of faith” when she stepped out to create her own business. Click to continue »