Monthly Archives: February 2011

But I know some folks who ARE great multi-taskers

Paradigms are tricky, remember? Just like we know folks who claim to be good at multi-tasking, we also know folks who always seem to get everything done. They always seem to have enough time. They MUST be mutli-tasking, right? Probably … Continue reading

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Another tricky paradigm

I’m really good at multi-tasking. OK, well, I’m not. I know I’m not. I’m really good at focusing. But we all know folks who insist that THEY are REALLY good at multi-tasking. They are absolutely certain about it. They can … Continue reading

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Multi-tasking is for losers

Heresy! Everyone multitasks. We have to to be effective, right? It’s the only way to get everything done. Only if you want to a mediocre job in everything you do. “Multi-tasking means doing everything less effectively….Effective [leaders] do first things … Continue reading

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With apologies to Ernest Thayer

Oh, somewhere in this favored land the sun is shining bright; The grass is growing somewhere, but the Mud Hen’s field is white, And somewhere men are laughing, and somewhere children shout; But there’s a foot of snow in Mudville … Continue reading

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It’s my first visit to Lansing, MI

So, I asked my usual question when I checked in: If I only have one night in Lansing, where is the place I absolutely have to go to eat? The entire Front Desk team got involved. There was a good … Continue reading

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Paradigms are tricky

I HATE flying with Delta. There. I said it. Got it off my chest. That oughta make me feel better. It fits my paradigm of Delta. So it feels right. Right? Paradigms are tricky. I had a conversation with another … Continue reading

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Road Trip!

Or maybe Planes, Trains, and Automobiles? Well, no trains. But lots of planes and automobiles for the rest of the week. Flying out to Grand Rapids tomorrow, driving across the state for three programs in different cities. Then flying to … Continue reading

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You say you want a revolution

Well, you know, we all want to change the world. We are now in a communications revolution. via How Did Facebook Get Involved In An International Revolt. You tell me it’s the institution Well, you know, we all want to … Continue reading

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A dream can be a dream come true

With just a spark, from me and you. Imagination. It’s how we create creation. I rode the launch from Fort Wilderness over to the Magic Kingdom park yesterday. As we approached the boat dock I watched Cinderella Castle disappear behind … Continue reading

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Why do we explore?

NASA came to my grandson’s 4th grade class to explain. Why are they explaining this to a bunch of fourth graders? The explanation was simple and clear. The universe is our world. The solar system our neighborhood. The sun our … Continue reading

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