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Archive for October, 2008

For his Collective Pod, he agreed to own the 21st Century skill of Storytelling. In a message of encouragement I found myself saying, “The best Storytellers I know are very present beings.” I had to think about why exactly I said that. I am privileged to know many professional Storytellers. And while these Tellers largely [...]

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We visualize a specific desired performance and then plan a development event to assist in attaining the target. This is a logical approach learned early in our work life. The process is at times hamstrung by a misguided manager who attempts to build the development plan on our perceived weaknesses. Even with a priority focus [...]

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Referring to his efforts with growth and development, my Client insisted we must consider that development does not occur without practice. As I thought about this, I realized that there is Development and there is Performance. And that Practice is the link between the two. Before considering practice, it is important to consider the two [...]

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My value of learning is consistently honored and fed by my coaching clients. In talking about growth and development he said, “There is development … and then there is practice.” I thought about this for weeks before deciding to write about it. We have entered the time of year that, for me, is considered a season [...]

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Why I’m Here

“People listen better in Jonesborough than anywhere else in the world.”  - Kathryn Tucker Windham – Selma, Alabama – Storyteller … and yes, maybe that is why I’m here.

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The Providential Buckeye

I’m sure those of you in Ohio like the title of this post. I think you will like this story as well. During the annual National Storytelling Festival each year here in Jonesborough, I have the special privilege of being the personal escort of a dear friend – Kathryn Tucker Windham, Selma, Alabama – Storyteller [...]

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