It’s a tranquil evening, with a crackling fire in the background. You are comfortably nestled on the couch, free to choose your adventure, whether it’s diving into a book, enjoying a captivating movie, or simply dozing off. These moments of blissful relaxation and safety are rare gems in our fast-paced lives. But what if we […]
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Month: July 2023
We All Want to Be Explorers and Dreamers
One of my favorite quotes hails from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry author of The Little Prince: “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the people to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.” This not merely a set of words, but […]
The Appalachian Trail – Our First Segment
At the tender age of 13, the whispering call of the Appalachian Trail beckoned me after reading about it in Scouts. This 2,100-mile titan, a winding path stretching from Georgia to Maine, became an impossible dream in my Oklahoma childhood. Now, years later and nestled in Atlanta’s hustle, my son, Miles, and I are answering […]
How to Build Social Capital
In my previous post, The Value of Social Capital, I introduced the concept and how it contributes to team success. Now, I want to delve deeper into this topic and share some actionable strategies to create and enhance social capital within your team. Building social capital is akin to creating a durable, unified structure out of […]
The Value of Social Capital
Recently I have been exploring what makes great teams and I came across a compelling concept – social capital. This notion, gleaned from the book Beyond Measures, posits that it’s not merely individual abilities or unique skills that set exceptional teams apart. Indeed, the metaphor of a brick wall illustrates this perfectly. While the […]