Recall the one teacher in your life that made the most positive and lasting impression on you. Perhaps you remember a teacher from your earliest years. Or perhaps it was a university professor that made the impact. Although I’m no gambler, I would wager that this teacher engaged you far beyond the content of the…
Month: November 2014
Let’s Finish This Campaign Quickly! – One Phrase, Two Meanings
Case Study #1 A president who is new to campaign work and has found that she genuinely enjoys working in the philanthropic vineyard was in a meeting with the vice president for advancement and me. She said, “I’m so excited about what this new facility will allow us to do for our students and for…
.001 Seconds Do Matter. . .Sometimes
It seems that Bode Miller, one of the winningest downhill skiers of all-time, is focusing on becoming a thoroughbred race horse trainer. In making the transition from ski slopes to horses, Bode made an interesting observation. To his mind, the field of horse racing is not as technologically-advanced as skiing. And Bode understands technology…