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November 22, 2008

What Juliann Grant Said … About Creating Futures

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 6:07 am

A community isn’t built or befriended,
it’s connected by offering and accepting.
Community is affinity, identity, and kinship
that make room for ideas, thoughts, and solutions.
Wherever a community gathers, we aspire and inspire each other intentionally . . . And our words shine with authenticity.

The Faraway Future

We place a goal and set off to our future. But as we travel, questions, roadblocks, and unexpected problems interrupt us. Choices and decisions fork the road, muddle our clear path and diffuse directed our thinking. How do create our futures?

Here’s what Juliann said . . .

. . . somehow I always find the right information from the right person at the right time. Something about being aligned with our purpose, and being a little fearless in our exploration (HT to Richard Reeve) that opens up the right doors. It is very helpful to have a core group of people to trust and get continual feedback on our personal and professional development. What you have laid out is precisely what good leaders must do to build their vision around the future they desire to create.

Juliann Grant from a comment on November 13, 2008

A successful and outstanding blogger said that.
–ME “Liz” Strauss





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6 Comments to “What Juliann Grant Said … About Creating Futures”

  1. November 22nd, 2008 at 6:11 am
    Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach said

    We create our futures by always asking ourselves not only, what are we meant to learn from roadblocks….but also, what are we supposed to teach others?

    In my vast venerable age and experiences (helping others, raising kids, making money, etc.), I’ve been finding a new truth… I learn from one friend and am empowered to help another from what I gained from the original experience.

    It still utterly bemuses me how destiny plays such an extraordinary hand in it….

    Musings,

    Barbara Ling

  2. November 22nd, 2008 at 8:42 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Barbara,
    Thank you for pointing out that it’s what we learn from one friend that we pass onto another. I’ll be thinking about That all day.

  3. November 22nd, 2008 at 1:17 pm
    Richard Reeve said

    A team focused on the same goal or target has the clear advantage of providing a spectrum of talents. The most effective boards I have belonged to have been clear about mission and vision, while honoring both the strengths and weaknesses of all the players.

  4. November 24th, 2008 at 6:10 am
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Richard,
    I take comfort and feel stronger when I know my mission. That’s it easier to stay the path and help others. Cross purposes don’t happen when we all know what we’re going for. :)

  5. July 17th, 2010 at 4:56 pm
    Juliann Grant said

    Liz,
    I’m embarrassed to say that this is the first time I ever saw this post…Oh my goodness…and I never got to thank you…Your reference to my comment has touched me deeply. Sorry so late to the party…!! It’s never too late to appreciate ….

  6. July 17th, 2010 at 8:42 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Ah Juliann,
    Not to worry. It’s lovely that you got to see this. I know that the world turns quickly!
    I’m smiling to see you here!

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