When I was growing up “Keeping up with the Joneses” had an air of inevitability and a hint of disdain, as if someone was being excessive and pulling us along. Our culture seems to have gone beyond that level. Our shopping-oriented culture is now beyond compare, with warehouses filled with even more stuff. Nowadays, many… Continue Reading
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Willow Creek Leadership Summit a growing success
Unlike conferences that focus on making money, the Willow Creek Leadership Summit focuses on inspiring and empowering leaders. Although run by a church, the Summit is widely attended by business people and community leaders who have heard about the amazing speakers and understand the great value this conference provides. The 17 Summit speakers represented a… Continue Reading
Setting myself in motion
Today I am laying the groundwork for new possibilities. Some days we are able to make progress on particular projects, but today I am building the foundation that will support my blogging, helping and communicating. I like working on websites, though I end up rediscovering techniques and using time learning to use the tools. I… Continue Reading
Let’s get going!
Sometimes what gets done is not what really needs to be done. I always have lots of things on the go, and even more jumping off my desk. It is time to focus on the creative, vital and inspiring projects that have waited earnestly as too many moons have spun past. I am putting myself… Continue Reading