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Comment on A Purposeful Teacher (Expertise) by Jeff Brunson

Jeff Brunson — Mon, 14 May 2012 01:46:41 +0000

Thanks Doug. But keep in mind in my writing that I do not refer to leader as a title. It is character. You either are one or not. The “leaders” you refer to in the last part of your post are those who have the title of manager and still operate in the okd confidence as they try to manage both process and people. As you know, people do not want to be managed, but led. And in the spirit of your point, these managers may have direct reports, but they have no real followers.

Comment on A Purposeful Teacher (Expertise) by Doug Fabick

Doug Fabick — Sun, 13 May 2012 21:16:29 +0000

Jeff, I think I have taken away that an EFFECTIVE leader is effective because they have taught others about their passion and vision. I am not comfortable with the statment that all leaders become teachers. I have worked with too many “leaders” that thought they were “teachers” when they were really only drivers or directors of action but without obtaining effective “buy-in” of the follower. I am constantly amazed that these folks are suprised when no one shares their vision or passion.

Comment on A Steady Walk (Free in the Story) by Strategic Storytelling « Jeff Brunson

Strategic Storytelling « Jeff Brunson — Wed, 09 May 2012 19:58:13 +0000

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Comment on Wisdom from a Young Leader (Hannah) by Elisa Britt

Elisa Britt — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:51:04 +0000

Hannah you ROCK! Thank you for sharing your speech with Jeff on his blog. Technology is good in many ways, it helps with the business world, it educates kids, and it connects the world in a faster way. However, moderation is needed. Technology cannot replace basic communication skills. Not to say technology should be taken away, but our dependence on it should be greatly reduced. Thank you for helping to change the way we view technology as a need but as a helpful tool for our youth.

Comment on Wisdom from a Young Leader (Hannah) by Rob Sciortino

Rob Sciortino — Tue, 08 May 2012 13:31:14 +0000

Wow… with so much to do each and every day I guess we look for shortcuts to achieve them all, when in reality so much of what we do is unnecessary. After all how much really contributes to the bigger picture? My biggest successes usually come with relationships that were built by face to face interactions. Thinking back not many of my true, more valued relationships were ever established by not having some face to face interactions. Over the past few years I have built a true brothership with a peer of mine in Ireland. When he was in town I invited him to my house for dinner and to meet my family. That level of interaction was priceless. As for my 4 kids I’m going to turn off the TV at dinner, remove the videos from the truck and see what happens. Please pray for me. LOL… Great letter Hanna!

Comment on Wisdom from a Young Leader (Hannah) by Jeff Brunson

Jeff Brunson — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:49:51 +0000

Hannah, one of the leaders I sent your post to responded as follows:

“Very insightful. And I think as time moves forward and the ‘younger generation’ begins to run organizations or teams or other people they are going to realize that you just don’t get results out of people by sending them texts and leaving emails for them! It actually takes talking to people. But that is only going to occur when the individual realizes that he or she does not like to be managed via text or social network.”

Thank you Hannah!

Comment on Wisdom from a Young Leader (Hannah) by Ricardo

Ricardo — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:28:06 +0000

Love your perspective, Hannah. Your story is so important because there is certainly a perception that young people today care more about their iPhones than the people with whom they communicate via these devices. I have listened to more than one person lament the lost generation. Isn’t every younger generation “lost” in the eyes of those who came before? Benjamin Franklin said, “Show me a person who was not liberal in their youth, and I will show you a person who has not truly lived.” Or something along those lines.

My point is this: you express a very common opinion…that technology can threaten our ability to connect with one another on more intimate, human levels. We are gregarious creatures, and, for the most part, we seek out contact with other humans. The flipside is that technology allows us to create and maintain relationships we might not have otherwise been able to enjoy. My response to your story (as shared by Jeff) exists only because of technology. In the end, an iPhone is simply a tool to fulfill a need. What we do with the tool is what truly matters.

Comment on Wisdom from a Young Leader (Hannah) by Amy B

Amy B — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:13:29 +0000

It’s so easy to forget that when you are focused on one thing, you are neglecting another- even if you are “just checking your phone.” Do one thing and do it well. Be present.

All these electronic devices have an OFF button, try it out sometimes. You can even put an appointment on your calendar

Comment on A Purposeful Teacher (A Reflection on Leaders and Teachers) by Jeff Brunson

Jeff Brunson — Thu, 03 May 2012 10:07:17 +0000

More awesome writing my friend. Thanks for this reflection. And I would encourage our readers to get the new book “Multipliers” which explores the very leader/teacher you so wonderfully describe here!

Comment on A Steady Walk (Free in the Story) by Jeff Brunson

Jeff Brunson — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:36:17 +0000

Mary, what a sweet comment from a genuinely sweet Spirit. Thank You!

I have not published a book of poems, but I will keep writing them and move in that direction! I love your question about when I discovered my love of words and deep meanings. The love for deep meaning probably came first. But my love for words and writing has been building over a long period of time. A friend met me at a coffee shop one day five years ago. He had told me to bring my laptop. We powered up and he said, “Here’s your blog.” He had set up a blog for me on WP, showed me how to use it, and said, “Write.” I’ve been doing so ever since. I also wrote a book through late 2008 and early 2010. I fell in deep love with writing going through the process of creating a book.

Your comment is so inspiring for both the writing and composing around the deep meaning. I cannot believe that you remember that much of that poem from high school! That was very moving for me. Thank you again for both your message and your very encouraging words.

Jeff