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No Man is an Island

"Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment." Proverbs 18:1 (ESV) When we isolate ourselves from our support system of family/friends, we are really being selfish. If we are to become al that God wants us to be, we must trust a friend with our heart and take guidance from them at times. No man (or woman) is an island! We were created for communion with our Creator as well as other created beings. We need the wisdom of those who've gone… Continue

Added by Keith Glover on December 19, 2009 at 11:25am — No Comments

Committed to Desire

This time of year is special – for many reasons. For me, it is a time of review, renewal and preparation. I look back in gratitude over the past year. I do my best to dedicate time to renew; spend time with my family and time to express myself in my writing. And I make time and space to think about the year to come. It is a time to narrow the focus and intensify commitment. A wish for myself I also hope for you; that you allow your behavior in 2010 to be driven by your Desire. What you desire… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on December 15, 2009 at 9:02pm — No Comments

Busy?

"How I have come to hate that phrase, 'I've been so busy.' Is that supposed to be an excuse for people not taking time for each other? Why does is seem that being busy is some kind of status symbol in our culture?"- Pam Murray in Breathings from the Heart Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on December 12, 2009 at 9:08pm — No Comments

Is this site in its Winter?

The seasons have transitioned one to another beautifully. I hope all is well with each of you. And that you are hopeful for a restorative holiday season. This site has been quite - just like the photo above. Let's see what the weeks ahead bring. Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on December 5, 2009 at 7:07pm — No Comments

The Color is Still Vivid

After my two afternoon Coaching sessions at a regional company, I took a walk. Thank goodness there is still some color to enjoy. I love Fall. It is my favorite time of year. Part of that favoritism is my birthday is November 1st. As I've grown older, the milestone birthdays have not bothered me too much. It is those in between that seem to get to me. Last Sunday… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on November 5, 2009 at 6:00pm — No Comments

My Writing / Fly-Fishing Sabbatical

I had blocked a week to be in Chicago for a group session with a Client. We decided to move that work to the next week. I took the opportunity and blocked the original week and decided to use it to write and fly-fish. This photo is of one of the weir dams on the South Holston River. I waited until they cut off, waded in and caught 7 very nice rainbows.… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on October 31, 2009 at 6:30pm — No Comments

Good Leadership

"Good Leadership is a channel of water controlled by God; He directs it to whatever ends He chooses." –Proverbs 21:1 (The Message) Wow! Good Leadership is defined by the world in a “results-drven” or “money-driven” way most of the time. Even by some prominent Christians as “Influence” or “Power”. (which is partially true) This verse describes leadership that is “good” as God-Controlled Power/Influence, or “Power Submitted”. Not what we normally think of when looking at most leaders today… Continue

Added by Keith Glover on October 21, 2009 at 7:42pm — 2 Comments

In Presence of Greatness

Ben Windham is the son of the wonderful Kathryn Tucker Windham, Storyteller - Selma, AL. Following in mom's footsteps, Ben is a fine journalist. I’m proud to say that I am the chauffeur mentioned in the second paragraph of Ben's recent artcile:… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on October 12, 2009 at 6:00pm — 1 Comment

Funny TV Story

I just wanted to post this quick and funny story that REALLY did happen to my wife and I the other night! Last Sunday we visited a church gathering where, in the course of a conversation, we were challenged by a lady to do something we had already been talking about lately…to stop watching Television for a week. The reason for this is to see just how much time we waste worshipping the tube! So we took this challenge seriously and didn’t turn the TV on for the entire week. Not just any week, but… Continue

Added by Keith Glover on September 27, 2009 at 8:38pm — 3 Comments

Storytelling Time

It is that time again. We are looking forward to the annual National Storytelling Festival here in Jonesborough. Remember: You have a Story. You are a Story ... and a good one! Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on September 27, 2009 at 6:17pm — 1 Comment

Save the World from PowerPoint Presenters

To anyone who uses PowerPoint or is a victim of same: You must see this great video! Please share and help the world. Thanks, Jeff Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on September 27, 2009 at 6:14pm — No Comments

My Big Commitment to You

I want you to know that I've been diligently writing my book. This book is a representation of my own journey with confidence and what I've learned working with wonderful inidviduals like you. I'm getting closer. Some of you will be asked to take some part in addition to the part you have already played. The metaph… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on September 20, 2009 at 4:04pm — No Comments

Did You Know 4.0

Did you know that everybody’s favorite “Did You Know? “ video series is now “officially” on version 4.0? How many different iterations have you seen? Well, here’s the latest: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8. The focus is different this time around, but the message remains fundamentally the same: Shift Happens. Enjoy the next Shift! Continue

Added by Ricardo A. Gonzalez on September 16, 2009 at 9:36am — 2 Comments

The Great Listeners

"The great listeners live blessed lives, because they are surrounded by people under the influence of their listening - people experiencing a fundamental form of connection with others, people whose creativity and humanity have been invited to emerge." - Doug Lipman, Storyteller in The Storytelling Coach: How to Listen, Praise, and Bring Out People's Best Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on September 15, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Charge Rent

"If you are letting people live in your head ... charge them rent." - Ken Witek, A Confident Leader Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on September 13, 2009 at 9:00am — No Comments

Caring

"People will care about the work because they care about you." - Ed Wilson, Client and Neat Guy Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on September 11, 2009 at 9:09pm — No Comments

Nice Web Presence

This little dude was smart. Normally when I simply walked by this bush, he would disappear down the funnel in his web. But when I was mowing the lawn - and obviously stirring up food - he stayed poised for a filling vibration. So as I continued to cut the grass, I couldn't help but think ab… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on August 12, 2009 at 8:30pm — No Comments

The Need to Change - as a Focus

It had been a few years since he had taken the personality survey. Recently he has been stuggling a bit. He took the profile survey once again and it came out the same. He sent me the profile via email and stated that he supposed he should change. I really didn't like hearing that. It disturbed me greatly. Here was my reply: It's not that the profile should change - this represents who you are at the core and the innate strengths that this personality brings along. The change is really les… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on August 8, 2009 at 5:50pm — No Comments

Awareness

I was passing through Harriman, Tennessee on my way to the Nashville area to spend time visiting with my cousin. He grew up in Harriman and I spent several summers with him in those beautiful mountains. As I drove thorough, it was not my mind reminiscing as much as it was my heart feeling. While I am far from the youngster who played in those hills and valleys, I’m still the person who so loved what that land had to offer. I have since an early age been blessed with a love of nature. In all the… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on August 4, 2009 at 8:58pm — No Comments

Be Restored in Your Own Story

Simply put, a story is a narrative with a beginning, middle, and an end. We all have stories and we tell them every day. And even though we may not be conscious of it, many times we tell a story for a purpose. It could be said that every story has a purpose and it is up to the teller to tell it in the right way at the right time for that purpose. A skilled storyteller tells a story in a way that engages the imagination of the listener; intentionally not filling the canvas of the listener’s mind… Continue

Added by Jeff Brunson on July 16, 2009 at 9:07pm — 1 Comment

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