Tag Archives: leadership
Diary of Orrin Brown—Jan 31, 1865
Diary of Orrin Brown, Sister’s Landing, Georgia Tuesday–Jan. 31st We had another cool night but it came of warm and nice through the day. We had company drill this AM and about 11 AM I was detailed with 17 others … Continue reading
Strong Towns Focus on People, Not Just Their Cars
The financial path our cities are on is fast falling apart, as our Suburban experiment of the last half-century shows its age. Our future prosperity depends on the ability of local leaders to transform their communities. How do we do … Continue reading
Not Every Tool Is A Hammer
It’s said that when your only tool is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. Who said it first is up for debate, but it is said. And it is sad, because the aphorism rings true. The designer’s dilemma … Continue reading
Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting For
Cross-posted from JohnScout: It may be one of the worst kept secrets in modern politics, but before Texas Gov. Rick Perry throws his hat in the Presidential ring and this topic gets all political on us, I wanted to say … Continue reading
Responsibility and Authority
This, my friends, is too good to pass up. From Seth Godin’s blog Monday: Responsibility and authority Achievers in traditional organizations often say, “I want more authority.” They mean that they want the power to make things happen, the mantle … Continue reading
Building Community: Sweat the Small Stuff
3 key themes–involvement, leadership, problem solving. Continue reading
A Centennial of Cooperation
4-H, Extension & Communities that thrive Continue reading
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