Most of you probably don’t remember, but a while ago I asked readers for help coming up with a new tag line. That was actually the second time I tried tapping my readership for help.
During the time I’ve been mulling your responses and advice (thanks Dave!) my blog was totally redesigned—no more road.
Today, for whatever reason, the tag has been boiling, instead of at a low simmer on the back burner, and what popped into my head was YOUR leadership breakthrough, which, while not terrible, didn’t really light fires, although it goes well with the new design.
I kept re-reading what …read more

What would you write if you were allowed just 100 words to describe a future for our world knowing that your description would become reality?
I don’t mean sci-fi technology or sweeping physical changes, but changes to people’s MAP (mindset, attitude, philosophy™), universal changes that would improve life in any country and overall globally.
Here is mine.
We need to stop putting ideology ahead of success; stop avoiding accountability by citing those whose lead we follow; excusing our own unethical behavior on the basis that others do the same thing; believing that [whatever] is OK because our religion forgives us. We must take …read more

Oh for the memory of youth; not memories, but the ability to remember what I’m doing.
Last July I started looking for a new tagline. Even though I’m stuck committed to the blog’s name I want something that reflects my take on leadership as opposed to the generally accepted view.
Like any blogger I asked my then readers what they thought, received some interesting suggestions and promptly forgot about it.
The subject recently came up again, so I looked up the post and here are what I think are the best from those suggestions.
Eric Eggertson, who used to write CommonSensePR, gave me a …read more

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Last week, Jayvee over at Cellphone 9 gave away a solar powered Bluetooth headset from Iqua.
But that wasn’t enough.
This week he’s got FIVE complementary disposable phone numbers (for use within the US) up for grabs.
So head on over and find out how to win one.
Well, what are you waiting for? Go. Now!
Your comments—priceless
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Post from Leadership TurnHello, hello. Two new contests here at b5 media.
The first is over at Cellphone 9 where Jayvee says, “We have an Iqua SUN 603 Bluetooth headset up for grabs in this week’s online raffle! What I have up for grabs is the very first solar powered Bluetooth headset in the world! Batteries not included — because you don’t need em.”
The second is from Laura at Crooner Culture. “Here’s your chance to win a $25 iTunes gift certificate (or Amazon.com if you prefer) to help you bulk up your music collection.”
Click on over, but please come back and …read more

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Jennifer (another PNWer and sorta neighbor) over at My Organized Biz is having a fun contest that will benefit you even if you don’t enter.
If you’re like me and think that out of sight is out of mind and file cabinets are the devil’s handiwork, then you’re a visual organizer—think stacks on horizontal surfaces.
“However, vision is the strongest of the 5 senses and it can be used to advantage when organizing. I’d love to hear about the ways you accommodate your visual sense to help you stay on track.”
So if you have a bad case of the …read more

My good buddy Phil Gerbyshak over at Slacker Manager has an offer you shouldn’t refuse, “…a guest post from Michael Lee Stallard author of Fired Up or Burned Out: How to Reignite Your Team’s Passion, Creativity, and Productivity. At the end of his article you will have the opportunity to win the book this post is based on.”
Well, what are you waiting for? Click on over and say hi to Phil.
Your comments—priceless
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If you somehow missed out or haven’t been following (with baited breath) the successes and travails of Kay, the intrepid entrepreneur we’ve been advising for the Biz Channel Apprentice Challenge, catch up here. This week’s challenge is to tell Kay a success story that inspired me.
I’ve always been a survivor and believed that anything was possible, but what happened to my friend John personified both—up front and personal, as they say.
I’m not good at sentimental writing, so I’ll just lay out the facts as they happened.
I was in my early twenties, working as a recruiter, when I met John. Maybe …read more

Last month we had a contest, this month we have a winner!!!
Well, three, actually.

Aime Stewart, of Maryland, the owner and operator of Cutie Pies.
Emilie Shoop, of Illinois. Emilie just launched Shoop Fitness on the web.
Aaron Emerson, of California, offers an online marketing service geared towards small businesses hoping to make a big impact.

I’d like to offer my best wishes to our three winners, along with all the other entries. And my compliments to our judges and everyone else who helped make our contest a roaring success.