Rube Goldberg Communicators Beware

Rube Goldberg became famous for drawing comical contraptions both complex and entertaining. His pictures are of complicated machines doing simple tasks. For a drawing it is hilarious. For communicators this is a cardinal sin.

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New Article at Shrinkthechurch

Special thanks to www.Shrinkthechurch.com for publishing my recent article on growing more ideas into better ideas. Visit the sight and share what your experience has been in cultivating ideas in your organization.

 

Own Your Message

Your message calls for a response. It offers information. It is important to you. Three questions que into how much you care about, or own, your message. What you say? How you say it? How people could respond?

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stones or leaps

The communication and leadership journey you engage in rotates around the concept of moving a person from one place of understanding to another. It isn’t manipulation it is motivation. An important aspect, oft’ overlooked, is the need for steps.

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Learn to Shrinkthechurch

Love what this new site is doing. Please visit Shrink the church and find keys, suggestions, ideas for helping artists and leaders make a greater impact into their culture and context. Please join their discussions. Follow and enjoy.

 

back from vacation

I am back behind the desk. I vacated two weeks ago with my family for some time away. For me, the where has never mattered as much as the what. My wife tells me this was one of my best vacations. I think I know why.

 
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