“There are three trends in social media content creation that are, in a way, forcing my methodology hand.

They are all intended to "pump up the volume" in one way or another…”

“Our Convene Genesis (small business) team is thankful to meet each month at the Morton Public Library, and they have made an amazing upgrade to the space.

Moving forward, it now doubles as a rotating showcase gallery for local artists!”

“Our younger kids tend to be amazing learners. They are like sponges.

Practically everything they see and experience is a discovery, an adventure, a new world.

Then, somewhere along the way, they (we) think they know it all - that there is nothing else to learn.”

Laughter.

That's what I remember from today.

As a business owner, when is the last time you were able to sit around a table of people that "got you"…

“You and I need our calendars to help keep it all straight.

But as the proverbial saying goes - great servants; terrible masters.”

“Gravity. It is a SERIOUS force to contend with. It is constant. It is persistent. It is resistant.

And yet, all of life as we understand it both depends on it and works within its precepts.”

“It is a beautiful small town tradition. And whenever I witness it, I am reminded of a decision I have lived with for 40+ years now.

Twas a decision that cost me a rare opportunity that only presents itself within a limited sliver of time.

And though the temptation is one that leans toward lament and regret, in truth it was real-life lesson in opportunity cost.”

“On Sunday afternoon, B2 got beat to the spot and "decided" to grab the airborne shooter's hip, displace him, and interfere with the last-second shot.

This is a foul that needed to be called. It was..”

“My head was down as I entered the room - coming off a morning of meetings and design work, deep in thought. But when I raised my head to scan the menu board, I was taken quite by surprise.”

“I'm taking a different approach to one of leadership development's greatest levers in 2023...

Below are my Q1 "big idea" takeaways.

But first, the twist of approach. I am trading 16 new book reads in for a series of quarterly re-reads.”