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Comment on Weekly Leader Episode 42 – Hay Group/BusinessWeek Leadership Study by edbrenegar

edbrenegar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:51:25 +0000

Peter & Pam,
Great podcast this week. Makes me wish we were sitting in coffee shop having this conversation.
A comment or two about the truck sign, politicians and change.
The dynamic relationship that exists between the public, elected officials, the parties and the media is the real change context that is taking place. And it is the relationships within these social and organizational structures that has been the most resistant to change, and under the most stress. Up to the past year, Presidents whose party controlled both houses of congress were viewed as the most effective in office, mostly because they could get their legislation passed. Not this time. Is this an anomally, or a trend. I'd say it is a trend a'la the Long Tail.
People are changing. They are thinking more about what they value and how it fits into the bigger scheme of life, and their are forming less structured, more agile organizations, like the Tea Party movement, to facilitate change.
I find it quite fascinating, and highly instructive for any top-level leader who thinks they can assume the trust of the people they lead. Trust is a currency that pays for change that is effective and sustainable.

Comment on Dan Heath and Why Most Mission Statements Suck (via Fast Company) by uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:40:56 +0000

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Comment on Leadership and Physical Fitness by What does Exercise have to do with Leadership? | gilpizano.com

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Comment on Weekly Leader Podcast Author Interview: Bill Capodagli, Innovate the Pixar Way by edbrenegar

edbrenegar — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:18:56 +0000

Great interview, Peter. I know I have to read this book. So much of what has emerged in my own work over the past year has been this focus on the experience we create. I think I'll listen the interview again, right now. Thanks.

Comment on Leadership Q&A:The Experience That Matters by Meridith

Meridith — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:05:12 +0000

Great debrief Ed!! think you have uncovered the structure of success for new, different and more impactful workshops!

Comment on Leadership Q&A:The Experience That Matters by uberVU - social comments

uberVU - social comments — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:06:35 +0000

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Comment on Work Life Lead: Is Showing Up Enough? by seth godin

seth godin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 02:56:13 +0000

Good stuff Ed!

Comment on Work Life Lead: Cross-Generational Respect by Janine McBee

Janine McBee — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:54:16 +0000

It's amazing what can happen when generations come together with a common goal. Breaking down barriers, igniting conversation, open idea sharing, and embracing different perspectives can create limitless opportunities.

Comment on Work Life Lead: Is Showing Up Enough? by Chip Madera

Chip Madera — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 13:45:53 +0000

Ed, You are right on target – as always! Even if showing up did work (in the conventional sense of capturing market share, padding my wallet, etc.) it would make me significant. It might make me important – but not significant! If you want to be significant (true impact) than you have to contribute – that is true leadership! Thanks for reminding me!

Comment on Work Life Lead: Is Showing Up Enough? by weeklyleader

weeklyleader — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:24:02 +0000

Ed, thanks for another great post. I couldn't agree with you more.

I love what new technology can do to connect people and create opportunity. Twitter and Facebook have become so popular that they will soon become as ubiquitous as the telephone This is not a bad thing; in fact, it's a great thing. The point is that they are simply tools to connect us. What we do with them will define our outcomes.

In the end, it doesn't matter how large and wide your networks are. It's your contributions that will make a difference and create value. Don't stand by idly.