Monthly Archives: October 2011

Character Chat – Responsibility

Posted on October 30, 2011 by willieryder

“Responsibility” is the character trait that gets discussed in character chat at my son’s school during the month of October. Last week I visited his class to discuss “Responsibility” with him and his classmates.  We talked about what it means, read … Continue reading →

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Leadership Shorts – Take Risks

Posted on October 27, 2011 by willieryder

Leaders take risks. A few years ago the Senior Director in my organization went on a 3 month sabbatical.  Prior to leaving he asked us to hire 5 people while he was gone. Within 2 weeks the individual that was temporarily put in charge to … Continue reading →

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Toastmasters – Communications, Leadership, and then some.

Posted on October 21, 2011 by willieryder

About a month ago I had a very interesting conversation with my friend Bryan Walsh about Toastmasters. He asked me “What do you think about the new branding and information being put out from Toastmasters International.” “From what I have seen so far it … Continue reading →

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Our Thoughts Drive Our Responses

Posted on October 15, 2011 by willieryder

It was around 9:30 PM and I was finally almost home.  I had a late night meeting and I had just picked up my daughter from Starbucks where she was studying for her upcoming SAT.  We were two blocks away from the entrance … Continue reading →

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