Invite Them In Don’t just make a place, invite them in. I was recently working with a group and conducting a workshop which I call Crash The Barrier, Build The Team. In one of the exercises we have everybody get in a circle. Then rather rudely I’ll have one of the members step out of …
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Monday Moments
“What separates those who achieve from those who do not is in direct proportion to one’s ability to ask for help.” David Keough Ned’s Note: What will you ask for help with this week? If you can get your ego out of the way?
Lessons Learned
If You Think it Ink it In 1983 I had an opportunity of a lifetime. I was accepted into the Warrant Officer flight training program for a helicopter pilot in the United States Army. I couldn’t wait to get there. Things were different from what I thought; like I had no hair, I had …
Monday Moments
“As knowledge increases, wonder deepens.” Charles Morgan Ned’s Note: What will you learn this week that will deepen your wonder?
Monday Moments
“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” Colette Ned’s Note: You have heard it before, this week try and be the person your dog thinks you are, but this time try it with other people.
Monday Moments
“If I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” Mahatma Gandhi Ned’s Note: One thing is for sure, if you think you can’t do it, you won’t do it. So, what are you self-sabotaging this …
Monday Moments
“A strong body makes the mind strong.” Thomas Jefferson Ned’s Note: This week, walk, run, play racketball, bike, ride a horse, do anything that is away from the office and the couch.
Monday Moments
“Farming looks mighty easy when your plow is a pencil and you’re a thousand miles from the corn field.” Dwight D. Eisenhower Ned’s Note: Have you sat in your employees’ or students’ chairs lately? You might want to give it a try before you write that next memo.
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“Don’t be the rider who gallops all night and never sees the horse that is beneath him.” Rumi Ned’s Note: This week, give credit to what and who carried you here.


