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Unnesting
A friend recently characterized this period of my life as a time of locomotion. I loved the imagery of a locomotive gathering steam, the way my April unfolded. By mid-month, it was full steam ahead. Now, I find myself very much in motion. My preferred metaphor is the river. Earlier this year, I was floating
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Walkabout Update
I have been on a walkabout since last November. I’ve used this blog to provide periodic updates, offering the occasional nugget. Recently, several people have asked me to share a more detailed update on my journey. I’m shocked when I count the months and realize I’ve been walking about for over five months. Time has
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Colorado
I had a compelling topic for this week, which will have to wait. My first week in Colorado has been so full of life experiences that I didn’t find the time to do that topic justice. While New Mexico still holds my heart, Colorado is a close second. In this first week, I’ve connected deeply
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Openness
If there is a single word that captures the essence of my walkabout, it’s openness. When we look at values, or leadership qualities we hold dear, openness doesn’t usually make the cut – it’s usually overshadowed by integrity, trust, courage, authenticity, vulnerability, emotional intelligence, etc. I think openness deserves to be on this list. I
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Tales From the Road
I have received many requests for updates on my walkabout. Today, I’ll discuss a few of my experiences to date. Mom I have spent the past two weeks visiting my mother and stepfather. While I connect with my mother nearly every week on the phone, this was a much deeper connection, and it was so
