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Power of Stories
Time again to turn to readings for the upcoming term for the Studio for Strategic Leadership at VST. The ability to recognize, tell and engage key stories from various dimensions of our life is a key thread in the Studio experience. Ran across this quote from a blog by Shawn Coyne on Steven Pressfield Online .…
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World Cafe Meets The U during First Session
Yesterday afternoon was spent primarily using the methodology of The World Cafe. Four people sit around a table and discuss a central question. Yesterday the question resembled: what are the major challenges facing leadership? They talk for 20-30 minutes, one person remains then the other three move to other tables. At the end of the…
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I’m Back
After a few months away on an extended study leave – and attempting to make some technical changes that did not pan out – I am back. Officially, I am now working with the General Council office until June 30, 2011. After that, as they say, I am “available to the larger industry” which, in…
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Changing to a wide angle lens
Even critical, world changing events can feel remote when viewed on the television screen. However, when friends or family may be involved, emotional intensity shifts dramatically. While I have been following, in a general way, the events in Egypt I have noticed a recent increase in my attention. Part of it – and perhaps this…
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The Trouble with Emerging Spirit
Part of the trouble with Emerging Spirit was not in its mandate or vision but in failing to appreciate just how difficult it is for local leadership to make significant shifts in a congregational culture. We probably should have known better – and maybe even did – but the timeframe was compact and necessitated certain…
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