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Returning to Ashtabula Ohio to Be Honored and to Speak

If you have known me a long time — I mean a really long time. I mean like back to the 1970’s long time. Then this might interest you.
I’ve been asked by Kent State University Ashtabula, a regional campus of the Kent State University system, to attend commencement exercises on May 14, 2010, be honored [...]

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GenX Sign of the Times

“Michelle” at my doctor’s office twice faxed a lab report to me yesterday and it didn’t come through. After assuring myself my fax was working, I again called this morning and spoke to “Shelly” who apologized and promised to look into it, fax it herself and follow up with me to make sure it arrived. [...]

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Responsible Leadership Interview

Michelle Ward, the When-I-Grow-Up-Coach, wrote these interview questions just for me. It’s part of a Twitter & Blog game. If you want to play, please read the interview rules at the end of this post. I’m especially interested in interviewing leaders with a Responsibility Practice.
And now, for Michelle’s questions:
What’s your definition of “responsibility”?
First, thanks for [...]

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Waking up in Comfort 31ºF morning

About 8AM this morning, one of my home-schooled sons trying to wake up with a dip in the hot tub. Life is good.
Here’s a quote I was inspired by this morning:
Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.
~ Benjamin Disraeli, 1804-1881, British Prime Minister

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Responsible Leadership: The #1 Action for Taking Charge of Anything

Please Just Tell Me!

I’m often asked “Christopher, what is the single most powerful action for practicing responsible leadership, i.e., for taking charge of any result, including my life success?” You might be surprised to learn what it is. It will sound so simple. But it has profound consequences for how you claim and exercise your [...]

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