June 2012

Hitting Your Head Against the Wall

June 20, 2012
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My parents had that phrase in our household lexicon. Hitting Your Head Against the Wall means doing stuff that will not have the desired results. It means doing the thing when you should have a darned good idea it will not work. It is mostly about influencing other people to do things you think are… Continue Reading Hitting Your Head Against the Wall

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Take the Challenge

June 16, 2012
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Those who know me will be surprised I am tired of talking. Not tired of talking exactly. Tired of talking without results. To reduce my frustration I am now issuing a challenge when I give presentations. I ask for a show of hands for those will commit to making the changes, taking the steps- DO… Continue Reading Take the Challenge

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Industry Trade Group- Aging in Place

June 13, 2012
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I talk about the Aging in Place Institute regularly. I want to write about it often as well. Most trade groups are started by industry players to promote and protect their business. Think the American Medical Association, the Motion Picture Industry Association,  the Tire Industry Association, the Auto Alliance and many more. The Aging in… Continue Reading Industry Trade Group- Aging in Place

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Disruption Notice

June 1, 2012
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This is not what I planned to write next. I have a long list of great ideas that are often pre-empted by something that shows up in an e-mail, flashes across my mind in a conversation or comes from an insight while biking or showering. Today’s inspiration is an email blast from UPS. How I… Continue Reading Disruption Notice

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