Resilience

Resilience

Who we are as leaders is most clear in the midst of crisis. Individuals who find success in life are the ones who are able to bounce back from difficulty, displaying resilience. Starting over when things go wrong is resilience. Turning mistakes into lessons is...
In Review | Community

In Review | Community

Peter Block’s Community offers an excellent overview of the nature of community and how ordinary people can join together for new conversations and transformation. In his “Welcome,” Block writes that his book is for: anyone who wants to be a part of...
How Can a Town Become a Community?

How Can a Town Become a Community?

Yesterday, I called a home inspector, Ed Green, to schedule service for our new home. He came highly recommended by our realtor. As soon as he started talking, I knew why. Ed loves his community. He shared story after story about postive people and experiences in his...
Residence Life and Community

Residence Life and Community

This fall, Mountain State University broke ground for a new residence hall. You can read about it, watch video, and see fantastic photos on this cutting edge website, designed and maintained by Mythology Marketing. The new residence, which will house about 200...
Helping Others Belong

Helping Others Belong

In a recent post, I wrote about the role leaders take in encouraging community in their organizations. I appreciate all of you who added comments to the post with additional ideas for creating community. How important are leaders in buidling community? Wally Bock made...