Month: February 2015

Three Lessons in Leadership: The Governator

.Reading time 5 minutes.

Schwarzenegger. What comes to mind when you hear that name? For some it is a black and white picture of the most impressive physique of all time. For others it is an action film star, failed governor or even cheating husband. And he’s all of these things. But above all else, he’s driven and successful. […]

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Little Leaguers: Truest of Athletes- The Athletic Supporter August 30, 1994

.Reading time 4 minutes.

What has happened to little league baseball? Ineligible players? Stripped titles? It’s enough to make me pine for a simpler time. What time you ask? Specifically August 30th 1994. That’s when the Northern Iowan student newspaper chronicled a Little League World Series we could truly celebrate. It is throwback Thursday, I hope you enjoy this time […]

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Education Report Card: Communication F-

.Reading time 4 minutes.

  My second grader’s semester recently ended.   I was anxious to find out how she was doing in school so I downloaded her report card.  Having read it thoroughly I remain anxious to learn how she is doing. Confused?  So am I. By profession my day job is focused on metrics and effective communication.  If I communicated as well […]

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