Would they miss you if you did not show up tomorrow?

How are you engaging today?

What moves the needle towards results?

Where do you draw energy?

What's Melvin reading?

Peter Drucker’s The Five Most Important Questions You Will Ever Ask About Your Organization

Nugget -

1. What is our mission?

2. Who is our customer?

3. What does the customer value?

4. What are our results?

5. What is our plan?

Last Thoughts -

Yesterday is history,

tomorrow is a mystery,

and today is a gift...

that's why they call it the present

― Master Oogway in Kung Fu Panda

Start 2025 with Connection and Gratitude

As we step into the new year, let’s reaffirm our commitment to supporting those who served in uniform. Buddy Check Day, observed on the 11th of each month, is our chance to make a real difference. By reaching out to veterans—a quick call, heartfelt text, or simple visit—you help build camaraderie and show that their service is remembered and valued.

Let’s make 2025 a year of stronger connections and unwavering support within the veteran community. Mark your calendars, set a reminder, and join this powerful initiative. Together, we can ensure no veteran feels alone.

For more details, visit buddycheckday.org.

Make this year one of gratitude and action. Start with Buddy Check Day!

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How do we fix housing?

Malcolm Gladwell stated that housing is the next big problem we must solve.

Housing—more than just shelter—represents stability, opportunity, and equity. So, where do we even begin?‌

What’s your take? What bold ideas, unconventional solutions, or small experiments could move the needle on this issue?

What's Melvin reading?

Revenge of The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell

Nugget - Small-area variation refers to differences in healthcare practices or outcomes between regions with similar populations, driven by localized factors like provider behavior, cultural norms, or resource distribution.

"How your doctor treats you, in many cases, has less to do with where your doctor was trained, or how well he or she did in medical school, or what kind of personality your doctor has, than with where your doctor lives."

Last Thoughts -

Vincent Van Gogh on reality being less scary than our imagination:

“Fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm fearsome, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reason for remaining ashore. They leave that wisdom to those to whom it appeals. When the storm comes—when night falls—what’s worse: the danger or the fear of danger? Give me reality, the danger itself.”

Buddy Check Day, observed on the 11th of each month, is a dedicated initiative to support military veterans. The project encourages individuals to reach out and connect with veterans, promoting a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. By participating in this simple yet meaningful gesture of checking in, people can express gratitude to those who have served in the military and help maintain strong bonds within the veteran community.

I'm checking in because I care, not because I am concerned.

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What's the current situation in Ukraine? With David Nicholas

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What's Melvin reading?

Management Challenges for the 21st Century By Peter Drucker

Nugget - Future-Proof Leadership: Embrace Change, Empower Knowledge, and Lead with Vision.

Last Thoughts - Dr. Richard Grant ~ The brain moves at the speed of sensory data and information. But the human heart moves at the speed of agriculture.

This metaphor suggests that while our cognitive processes can rapidly adapt to new information, emotional changes occur more gradually, akin to the slow and steady pace of agricultural cycles.

Buddy Check Day, observed on the 11th of each month, is a dedicated initiative to support military veterans. The project encourages individuals to reach out and connect with veterans, promoting a sense of camaraderie and mutual support. By participating in this simple yet meaningful gesture of checking in, people can express gratitude to those who have served in the military and help maintain strong bonds within the veteran community.

I'm checking in because I care, not because I am concerned.

For more information, visit buddycheckday.org

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