by Becky Robinson | Dec 16, 2009 | Leadership
Every leader faces adversity and setbacks. When faced with a challenge, leaders need flexibility and persistence to continue to work toward their goals. An ability to look at adversity and setbacks as challenges and opportunities for growth is resilience. When...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 14, 2009 | Leadership
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...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 11, 2009 | Leadership
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...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 10, 2009 | Leadership
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...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 9, 2009 | Leadership
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...
by Becky Robinson | Dec 2, 2009 | Leadership
My friend Helen is looking for community. One evening, she and I discussed the difference between having connected relationships with people and experiencing community. We agreed people want more than just a few close relationships; people are hungry for true...
