As I move through my eighth decade of living and my seventh decade of leading initiatives, I have embarked on a reflection on my successes. One thing is clear: everything that I have achieved has been in collaboration with others. I have found that I can only take things so far by myself, but then I need to work with others to carry things over the finish line. Here are some examples: I begin leading groups in …
Ari Weinzwerg is well known for having co-founded Zingerman’s, but that is not all we can admire about Ari. He is a deep thinker and prolific writer and speaker. Last week at Leaders Connect, 90 leaders were thrilled to hear Ari’s presentation on “The Story of Visioning at Zingerman’s“. You can view the video recording here. Here is a sample of what Ari has to say about visioning: Early in the 20th century, Rudolph Steiner—educator, philosopher, and the founder of biodynamics—said, “We tell our …
Today l present a process that can help you achieve your dream for 2023. Step One: Review what you achieved and what you failed to achieve in 2022. Step Two: Create a vision for what you hope a successful life will look like in 2023. Step Three: Set goals, designed to enable you to achieve your desired results. Step Four: Find ways to train your mind to focus on your goals. How to Review: My friend, Michael Cole, suggests going through your calendar from …


