Personal Development
Being Scrappy and Running a Marathon
These are just two lessons I've been learning recently with my new venture, My Alumni Link. It's too new for a website but the business stems from success with the Networking Naturally Program. Whether you are a wisdom entrepreneur or a traditional entrepreneur, here are a few lessons to keep in mind: It's a marathon,…
Read MoreThe Stunning Result of 10+ Years of Work
My friend, Dave, sent me this video of land that was recently designated for public use in Traverse City, Michigan. It's a pristine piece of property on a peninsula jutting into the Grand Traverse Bay, that includes meadow and virgin forests and the remnants of a long-forgotten orchard. Dave and many others worked for over…
Read MoreAre You Worth Following?
When I first started working on A Bigger Voice, back in December 2007, I discounted the role of personal leadership/development in turning an idea into a sustainable movement. I was more concerned with what wisdom entrepreneurs need to do, rather than how they need to be. Ironic, given that I've been a professional coach since…
Read MoreWhy Commitment Trumps Passion
One of my big lessons this last year was this: Passion is not enough to change the world. That might sound strange, coming from a coach, whose job is to help people find their passion. I've met plenty of passionate people, individuals who found the thing that makes them jump out of bed in the…
Read MoreJeremiah Owyang, Part 2: The Nature of Communities
“When you are spearheading a movement, you are relying on the groundswell that happens within the community. The community is in charge.” —Jeremiah Owyang In this second part of a three-part interview, Jeremiah Owyang talks about the nature of communities and the role of the community manager. Most surprising take-away? You can’t rely solely on…
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