Paul Freedman knows more about water more than almost anyone in Michigan, and maybe the world. How did Paul get to this level? How does someone become an expert in their field? How does an individual become a thought leader? In Paul’s case, for over 40 years he has consistently and continuously studied water. Specifically, he is an expert in limnology, which is the study of inland water. Earlier this month, we were honored to have Paul share some …
In my workshop tomorrow, Visioning and Goal Setting, I will be drawing from a terrific new book, On Purpose, by my friend and University of Michigan professor, Victor Strecher. Vic wrote this graphic novel to help him rediscover life, after his family lost their 19 year old daughter, Julia, to a rare heart disease that had plagued her since infancy. His powerful story reinforces a truth which I strongly believe: for life to be meaningfully lived, we must have …
I believe in the importance of reflecting on the year that has passed and planning for the one ahead. Some questions you might ask yourself: Was 2013 the year you had hoped it to be? Do you have a vision for 2014? Is it an individual or a shared vision? Do you have a reasonable chance of achieving your goals? Without proper reflection and planning, it is hard to make the changes necessary to achieve your desired future. While …