Social Leadership Core Competency – Diplomacy
Spicy Green Salsa Social Leadership is not a new term, rather something we have been doing for years in diplomacy. We look for ways to create a connection, find a common ground, or thread. Our desire...
View ArticleReal Family in a Real Community
The Klein family has roots in the Midwest and so when we discovered the National Geographic Wild show called, “the Incredible Dr. Pol”, we immediately felt ‘at home’ because it is. 1.) Unscripted...
View ArticleLearning rooted in outdoor science
Michael Ismari is a man all about the roots in every sense of the word. He spends his time thinking about sustainability, education and deepening roots figuratively and literally. He is fastidious in...
View ArticleThe Matterhorn of Significance
It’s a great summit we aspire to ascend in a lifetime. Finding peace, understanding our purpose or our significance in this short timeframe in which we inhabit this planet. Countless individuals...
View ArticleSocial Leaders must invite change, ambiguity and resiliency
HBR published on their blog an outstanding article titled, “This is Your Brain on Organizational Change” that inspired me as a coach as it relates to the ‘human resistance to change’ that is being...
View ArticleBorn Leadership Legacy
Nothing more fulfilling than reading about how universities, organizations and community leaders are seeking out key qualities that resonate with those of us who learned as toddlers, that we MUST...
View ArticleMotoring Community Member Experience
Expectations were in fact exceeded during a recent experience as a member of the MINI community. Time for a powdered donut! The synchronous and asynchronous community experience were integrated. I...
View ArticleThe flight and importance of communication skills
As a coach and community leader, I set a myriad of ideas and goals for for flight every day. I look at the end of the year as a time for introspection, gratitude and renewal. What I enjoy most about...
View ArticleCourageous European Community Director
Randi Hognestad directs community and network events in Europe. Based in Norway, this tireless community weaver has deep connections throughout Europe. She has cultural sensitivity and style. She is...
View ArticleHAT Trick for Social Business Strategy
I grew up in Michigan where hockey dominated every day conversation. It snowed most of the year and as soon as the ice froze, skates were pulled out. Which is why I have drawn the parallel for scoring...
View ArticleChange Management, a required work stream in Social Business
The Fremont TrollBreak through results can only be realized in Communities if your social business strategy approach includes this work stream. Often the time and resources needed to do this right are...
View ArticleTrust Your Journey Community
For every woman that has struggled, questioned, realized, believed, accomplished and triumphed. What a fantastic tag line from the company, Trust Your Journey. This message is put into their products...
View ArticleColoring outside the lines in marketing programs
Coloring inside the lines sounds familiar, right? Whether in the office, at home or in preschool, we often find ourselves being encouraged to keep ourselves focused, on track in results-orientated...
View ArticleBlogging – how to get started?
Several people have asked me how to blog and get a style, so this is a brief attempt to share a few thoughts around see one, do one, and be one. • Consider reading and searching around the internet,...
View ArticleStarting an Elementary School Speech & Debate Club
Starting a debate club Speech and Debate clubs are great ways to boost your child’s confidence and a great way to engage them early on in public speaking, improving speech and vocabulary, as well as...
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