Body Image

Friday, 29 January 2010, 11:26 | Category : Coaching
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I was conversing with a good friend last night, and the subject turned to looks. I said something then that I want to share with you now.
People in general are so self-conscious about their appearance. There are millions, if not billions, of dollars spent on appearance. And yet, over and over people get together and [...]

A Gift that Gives

Monday, 25 January 2010, 13:35 | Category : Philanthropy, Social Change
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My daughter asked me, “Mom, what would you do if someone gave you $6000?” We were on the way to the store and my mind has been challenged by the bills I have to pay. My answer surprises me in hindsight, as I left out the piece of work I have been doing for 7 [...]

Blogging Support Group

Thursday, 14 January 2010, 0:13 | Category : Coaching, Community
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To keep myself and a friend blogging I thought we would try a blog support group.
Here is how I think it can work.

Create a support group tag.
Gather several others interested. I think the ideal number is less than 7.
Set a personal goal (x per week feels right). Share it on twitter with the group (via [...]

Closing Triangles

Monday, 11 January 2010, 17:32 | Category : Coaching, Community, Leadership
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I think of myself as nurturing networks and communities as well as individuals and organizations. And one strategy I use is network weaving. Network Weaving describes the connection made between two people I know who don’t yet know each other as closing a triangle, because in a network map, this is exactly what it looks [...]

Acknowledging Beth Kanter

Monday, 11 January 2010, 17:09 | Category : Uncategorized
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Celebrating Beth’s birthday today!
Wish her a Happy Birthday Monday on Twitter with: “Happy birthday #beth53! Let’s send 53 Cambodian kids to school: http://bit.ly/beth53″
Beth Kanter. Her name comes up anytime nonprofit professionals and the consultants who serve them have a discussion about social media. And her name recognition is well-founded. First, she has her [...]