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The Call
The phone rang as it has a habit of doing during the work day. When I answered, I was greeted with a fairly strident voice apologizing for what he was about to say. Now, I’m not sure about you, but … Continue reading
This-N-That
Did You Know? “We Will Rock You,” a favorite of sports fans and teams for three decades, ranks as the most-played song at games of the National Football League, National Hockey League and Major League Baseball for the 2008-09 season. … Continue reading
Strike An (Optic) Nerve
From the beginning, the intent of this column has been to help managers think about and explain agency issues from a “visual” perspective. In the spirit of empowerment, this month’s column follows the ancient parable’s instruction to teach people how … Continue reading
Stepping Up With Safer Programs
I recently read of a case in Northern California where the well-known founder of a youth soccer league was arrested for allegedly molesting a couple of boys. While reading about yet another twisted adult preying on children was both horrifying … Continue reading
Technological Challenge
Editor’s Note: This column, “LBWA” (Leadership By Wandering Around), is based on the premise that, in order to find out what’s going on in the field, a parks and rec leader has to leave his or her desk and “wander … Continue reading
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