A tale of water heaters, troubleshooting, and figuring stuff out. Oh, and what bad business looks like, but that's a bonus observation. Ludwig von Bertalanffy -- General Systems Theory Peter Senge -- The Fifth Discipline Peter Vaill -- Learning as a Way of Being

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The Problem is Not the Problem, Part 1

When you look back at your life, what will you see? This episode asks you to face that question, directly.  The tale is told as an epistolary (a concept I learned from the subject of this episode). 

What Will You Do With Your Despair

A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think, and it includes paying attention to all of the following pieces: Compassion Direction Influence Meaning Formation Aspiration Culture Achievement Growth. This is part 3 of a 3-part series.  

Where are the Leaders, Pt.3

A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think. This is part 2 of a 3-part series.

Where are the Leaders, Pt.2

A lot of people who think they are leading are not leaders at all. What does it take to provide real leadership? It's harder than you think. 

Where are the Leaders, Pt. 1

Yes, it's a global economy, but leaders need to learn to live glocally. Your local community is the heart of the economy. 

Live Glocally

For its return to the web, and its first full Tuesday Episode, we talk about the kind of learning that can happen when you move outside of your comfort zone. 

Go Do Something

GreatRidge Station announces its auspicious return, after an unexpected hiatus. And by the way, for Season 5, We're moving to a Tuesday release schedule. 

With Appropriate Groveling

Some practical and theoretical insights on dealing with Standard Operating Procedures within organizations of all sorts. 

Dealing with SOPs, Pt 1

Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, a brutal reminder that your ego is not your friend. I mention this song, from The Innocence Mission: Migration.

The Challenge of Growth, Pt. 4 -- Lose the ego

Part 3 of our series on the Challenge of Growth, this time, taking on the challenges of maturity. 

The Challenge of Growth, Pt3 -- Maturity

Part 2 of our series on the Challenge of Growth. Change is frightening because it puts your identity on the line: It will be that way for your whole life.   Don't forget about the good work of www.cardus.ca

The Challenge of Growth, Pt. 2

This time around, we kick off a new series on The Challenge of Growth.   Sources Cited: Josh Kaufman -- The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything Fast. John Maxwell -- Failing Forward

The Challenge of Growth, Pt 1

Part 2 of a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage. This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast. I think you'll find it helpful. 

Reflections on "Equip, Delight, Exhort, Encourage" Pt. 2

Launching season 4 with a personal reflection on calling, and my personal commitment to Equip, Delight, Exhort, and Encourage. This falls under those categories, or I wouldn't be doing this podcast. Thanks to a technology upgrade, I think the new season sounds a bit better--and warmer. I'd love to know what you think. Works cited: The Path

Reflections on "Equip, Delignt, Exhort, Encourage, Part 1

Fostering better leadership in a variety of contexts. GreatRidge Station explores old and new leadership models with an emphasis on practical application.

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