THE RURBAN FRINGE

Speak Loudly and Carry a Very Small Stick

… a lot of small sticks can kindle a great fire.

Cooperation vs. Collaboration

Cooperation is about agreement; it is a structure of interaction. 
Collaboration is about creation; it is a philosophy of interaction.

How To Leverage Your Time for Better Results

Ah, leverage … the concept of achieving more with the same – or even less – effort. 
In many small communities and organizations I work with, ‘STP [Same Ten People] Syndrome’ is rampant – with burn-out, frustration and community disconnect the usual end results.  But by applying the concept of leverage to your time, you can [...]

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