Talk About the MASL Program
February 20, 2020
This time, some by-request details about the academic program I lead in my real-life world. Bethel University's MA--Strategic Leadership.
Cross Generational Leadership: What we talk about..
February 13, 2020
GreatRidge Station features a discussion about an unprecedented situation: Five generations in the workplace!
With a nod (and loads of gratitude) to Cardus.
Having and Impact, Part 2
February 6, 2020
GreatRidge Station features a follow-up to a thought-provoking conversation with a 12 year old. This time, some practical tips for anyone who wants to be creative and have an impact in their work--whatever that may be.
Credit to Ignatius of Loyola, Peter Drucker, and a smattering of personal experience.
Season 3 Launch: Five Tips on Money, and the Job You Want
January 30, 2020
Season 3 of GreatRidge Station launches with my follow-up to a thought-provoking conversation with a 12 year old.
My apologies--the sound quality is not up to my usual standards due to working in a temporary studio space.
I make an unexpected reference to Dewey's Almost The Truth Blog, which you can find here: https://almostthetruth.blogspot.com
The Importance of Mein and Bearing
December 5, 2019
The final episode of Season 2, and GreatRidge Station looks at the archaic but still-important ideas of how one comports oneself, mein, and bearing.
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Can’t Is Not In My Fusebox
November 21, 2019
For this episode, GreatRidge Station looks at at pessimism, optimism, and how to encourage people in without the usual platitudes, pablum, and plather. No way to approach this one without considering what the Bible says, at least a little bit.
You will never look at Lemons in the same way, ever again.
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Thinking About the Future
November 14, 2019
This time, GreatRidge Station looks at at Thinking about the Future. Who says you can't prepare for the future? Best of all, you can do something about it. The process starts with knowing your Best Case, Worst Case, and Most Likely scenarios.
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The Paradox of Policy
November 7, 2019
A new, stand alone episode, free from the limitations of an ongoing series. This time, we look at The Paradox of Policy. People have mixed feelings about policy, particularly when they have policy imposed on them. Leaders have to understand what policies can--and cannot--do for them.
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What Leaders Do, Pt. 9 — Put It To Character
October 31, 2019
Here it is: The final episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the how character forms the foundation for all meaningful leadership practices.
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What Leaders do, Pt. 8 — Memento Mori
October 24, 2019
Another episode in our series on What Do Leaders Do. This time, we explore the idea of Memento Mori: Remember than you are mortal.
Candace Vogler, A Spiritual Autobiography, with thanks to Comment Magazine: https://www.cardus.ca/comment/article/a-spiritual-autobiography/
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