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Leaders know how to “deal…”

July 31, 2013 by Alan Feirer

When we don’t like the way things are, we have three choices on how to deal: adapt, report, or accept. Sarah and Alan discuss.

All Solutions are a Temporary Resting Place

May 5, 2026May 8, 2013 by Alan Feirer

Why we NEVER “arrive” – no groove lasts forever. This time, Sarah does most of the talking. This video will help you deal with the frustration of changing circumstances.

Putting conference learning into ACTION…

May 5, 2026April 17, 2013 by Alan Feirer

A visual example of using a simple system to take ACTION on what you’ve learned at a conference or other professional development event. Previous post on this topic (including bonus downloadable tool): Organizing professional learning.

Leaders organize their tasks – here’s one way…

April 29, 2026April 10, 2013 by Alan Feirer

Feeling overwhelmed by your to-do list? Here’s an easy way to organize it quickly and get to work! Previous posts on this topic: The A,B,C method. Another idea for when you are very overwhelmed.

Can you learn from the priorities of a self-employed multi-tasker?

May 5, 2026November 28, 2012 by Alan Feirer

This week’s post is actually a paraphrased email to someone who juggles lots of tasks, wondering how it was possible. In the interest of sharing one way of looking at it, I shared my (loosely held-to) scheme of priorities: 1) Family (with permission to ignore 9-3 on weekdays) 2) Current clients (including former clients; once … Read more

How to put ideas from a conference into action:

May 5, 2026November 14, 2012 by Alan Feirer

We’re entering a time of year when lots of people have professional development and conference opportunities. Lots of time when attending such an event, you get lots of ideas from the exhibit hall, from networking, from breakout sessions, and from keynote speakers and plenary sessions. You come home with lots of materials, then life happens, … Read more

Group Dynamic Primer Chapter Eight: Passion

May 5, 2026October 31, 2012 by Alan Feirer

Leaders must have passion; that is, in their own way, they must show that they care. Talk can only go so far – while an occasional well-done pep talk can be great with the right context and timing, it’s what you do that demonstrates your passion. There’s a lot you can do to show your … Read more

The Olympics of Dedication

April 28, 2026August 1, 2012 by Alan Feirer

The Olympics have a way of shining a new light on the meaning of dedication.

The opening ceremonies were comprised of one spectacular vignette after another, with thousands of performers, musicians and athletes knowing exactly where to go and what to do during every minute of their moment in the spotlight. That’s dedication.

Every commercial that runs during the Olympic Games tells the athlete’s tale of foregoing dessert, not watching TV, not skipping a single day’s workout in order to be the best. That’s dedication.

Then there was the Chinese farmer who spent the last two years traveling to London via rickshaw just to see the Olympic games. A little extreme, but yes – that’s dedication.