Sackbut Serenade

When was the last time you heard a sackbut? Say what? Don’t worry. I’m not getting personal here. A sackbut is the precursor to the modern trombone. And if you are curious as to what it sounds like, you’re in luck. The Baroque Chamber Orchestra of Colorado is hosting a special performance this evening (October…

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Case Study: CarePages and Instant Communities

A friend who I had not heard from since last year recently sent me an invitation to CarePages,  an “online community of millions of people coming together to share the challenges, hopes and triumphs of anyone facing a life-changing health event.” The About Page states: “Through personalized websites, members can relate their stories, post photos and update friends…

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The Ugly Truth About Coaching Businesses

I talked today to a friend who I met several years ago, as members of an association for professional coaches. While the national association is going strong, our local chapter disbanded a few years ago. We reminisced about coaches we knew from the local chapter and where they are now. I was struck by how…

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The Ugly Truth About Coaching Businesses

I talked today to a friend who I met several years ago, as members of an association for professional coaches. While the national association is going strong, our local chapter disbanded a few years ago. We reminisced about coaches we knew from the local chapter and where they were now. I was struck by how…

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Lessons from Traverse City

It’s been over a week since I had a conversation about social entrepreneurship with twenty like-minded individuals in Traverse City, Michigan–people who believe in the idea of "doing well and doing good." What I took away from that experience: Lesson One: Dive in, the water’s fine. A Bigger Voice sometimes requires that we act in…

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