This week, I was flattered to be asked to serve as a mentor. Honestly, I don’t know if my new protégé was more excited or if I was. Ready to share, I sat down and shared helpful suggestions while escaping the summer heat and sipping on lemonade.
My new protégé wanted to know so many things all at once: How did I start to write a book? Where did I start with setting up a business? Who helped me? What mistakes did I make and overcome? What did I do to chart a strategic plan? READ MORE
Well, it’s official. Civic engagement is the answer! Recent news reports about voting fraud and conflicts of interest in Bell, California, a Los Angeles suburb, underscore the importance of community members getting involved in public affairs.
Apparently Bell city officials lined their pockets with the nation’s most exorbitant local salaries despite budget cuts and layoffs. What? You haven’t heard this one. Wait. Let me share the outrage and disgust rippling through the nation, among California taxpayers, and with Bell residents appalled by the lack of integrity and accountability. READ MORE
Recent weeks have included non-stop sports coverage. On any given Saturday, there was television coverage from the World Cup, the Prefontaine Classic (track and field), Wimbeldon tennis championship, basketball championships, and baseball. People tuned in, tweeted, and posted Facebook updates every hour on the hour.
South African leader Nelson Mandela has undoubtedly received countless accolades and praise. Today the renowned leader celebrates his 92nd birthday. Given the breadth of his contributions and his legacy, are there even words to describe his remarkable legacy?
How can I find words to reflect upon the years of persecution and his response with peace and wherewithal to lead a nation divided? That can only be by sharing his words of wisdom.
A few weeks ago, Julia Gillard became the first female prime minister of Australia. Rather than respond to potential negative press coverage, she brings quick wit and reality when dealing with the media and naysayers.
Count me among her new potential fans. I continue to be impressed how she handles herself as a leader stepping onto the international platform. Seemingly, the section I penned about savvy sound bites in Leadership Building Blocks: An Insider’s Guide to Success is timely and relevant. READ MORE
“The role of public servant
is about more than the role
itself but about giving back
and leaving a legacy.”
-Dawn McCoy
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