Entries for July 2011

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The health of our nation will be found in the health of our neighborhood communities, and their health is inseparable from strong local schools. 

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Posted in: Perspective
26

Online rules meetings were launched yesterday for football, soccer and volleyball.  Meetings launch Monday, Aug. 8, for cross country, golf, swimming & diving and tennis.

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The key is to agitate peoples’ minds without aggravating their spirits. To get them thinking about things they thought they were satisfied with; but to do so without questioning their intelligence or dedication.

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Posted in: Leadership
19

While we work with admirable efficiency – that is, take action promptly and purposefully – the truth is we often are not effective.  We salve more than solve difficult situations. 

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Posted in: Leadership
15

One of the many lessons I’ve taken away from these gatherings is that we don’t get people to change by telling people what should happen. Effective facilitation is more subtle.

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Posted in: Leadership
12

The good leader, and necessary leadership, encourages and assures a “team” during tough times; but during tranquil times, that leader keeps stirring the pot to avoid complacency.

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Posted in: Leadership
08

Too many people talking about “leadership” talk only in terms of change.  They measure leadership by all they change

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Posted in: Leadership
05

Change is rarely from the top down, seldom obvious when it starts, and rarely accomplished alone.

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Posted in: Leadership
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