My friend D’Anne Hotchkiss is an honest and courageous listener. She is the kind of listener who takes the time to savor the nuances and the deep truths of what someone tells her. I would say that D’Anne is someone who sees clearly, who does not really have mental fog. We each thought it would […]
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Jen Olney is a friend of mine. We have plenty to talk about; Jen is passionate about leadership and organizational design. Jen is a mentor who works with people to develop their leadership, and the host of the #BeALeader tweetchat on Thursdays at 4:00 PM Pacific Time. I interviewed Jen several months ago, and am
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Martina McGowan is a friend of mine who thinks deeply about leadership. Martina is a physician, business woman, mother, grandmother, coach, licensed minister, blogger, writer, and speaker. She has practiced medicine for over 30 years, including solo private practice and in the mission field of Haiti. Martina is a life-long student of human behavior, and has
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My friend Rachel Borsch appreciates the value of introspection and reflection, especially for leaders. She is a deep, clear thinker who incorporates introspection into her daily life, and who recognizes the tangible benefits of reflection for leaders. Rachel is a Human Resources advisor who works with people on issues related to healthy spiritual diversity and
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Mary Ann Reilly is a friend of mine. She is one of those people whose words you want to repeat to everyone else. She sees and hears things that other people miss, which is helpful for her as an artist and educator. Mary Ann has had a very exciting week. Born in Ireland, she lives
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Jennifer Alhasa is a great friend. She is strong and courageous, and appreciates the value of leading with love. Jennifer is smart and insightful, and has the heart and perseverance to learn the deep lessons that come with overcoming an intimidating challenge like cancer. Jennifer has an amazing smile and an excellent laugh. She has
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Peg Gillard is a friend of mine. She is a mom in Vermont, as well as an assistant principal at a middle school. Peg reads books and rides a Harley. She appreciates the difference between “principal” and “principle,” and is passionate about ideas, joyful truth, and deep leadership. Each summer, while I spend some time
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My friend Bob Holmes is many things. He is a Contemplative. Professional writer, mentor, music man, photographer. Son, Husband, Father, Grandfather, Mountain Man, Surfer, Lover of Jesus. His blog is The Mountain Morning Cafe. There is a deep sense of peace and joy about Bob, and an infectious sense of enthusiastic humor. Bob, and people like
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I first met Jackie Bernardi on Twitter. We follow, and even retweet, each other. Jackie is passionate about healthy skin, honest and authentic leadership, and craft brewing. Jackie joined a Craft Brewery Pilgrimage visit to Belmont Brewing in Long Beach, and agreed to answer a few questions about her experience. Jackie, what is your story?
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Tripp Hudgins is a friend of mine who I have never met in person, which is a little surprising because we are on similar paths. We have each lived in Virginia, Illinois, and now in California, though I have also lived in Wisconsin. Our paths also incorporate being both Baptist and Episcopalian. As you can
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