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| Tubbing Race |
We go further, faster, and bigger when we perform with others as opposed to individually. The Köhler motivation effect will be tested at the London Olympics™ this month. Would any of these results be possible in isolation? How can we leverage teamwork to inspire greatness in our enterprises?
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| National Park Annual Pass |
When you invest in yourself the metric of impact is how it changes the lives of those around you.
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| Yellowstone National Park |
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| Bike rack at Craters National Monument |
Do policies dictate our actions or do we trust those in the field to make the best decision to benefit the cause?
Commit to your purpose and walk out into the unknown. It is where adventure and great stories begin.
We all have rights. We all have the opportunity to act responsibly. Too often we shout about our rights without asking ourselves if we were responsible.
Reading the book Ignorance: How it Drives Science by Stuart Firestein. There is a remarkable line that the author attributes to neuroscientist John Krakauer.
Two of his mantras are that “plants don’t have nervous systems, because they don’t go anywhere,” and “the reason to exist is to act.”
Placing these ideas in the context of a cause, they illuminate the fact that actions feels rewarding. Even when it may not be the best step, perhaps driving around a new town looking for a hotel or gas station late at night versus stopping to ask directions. Out nervous system is seeking movement and therefore we can only stand planning in reasonable doses. Striking the balance between strategizing and acting is essential for keeping the members of the tribe engaged and connected to the cause.
This insight provides me with a paradigm shift about how to schedule meetings, planning retreats, and gatherings. Fans need appropriate opportunities to celebrate action and reflection.
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| No seat belts? |
