We at DamnYouOhio.com are lifelong, committed Ohioans. While the negative angle may make you feel uncomfortable, that is somewhat the point. (We would be lying if we didn't admit that some of this stuff is just painfully funny.) The only way things will get better is to be completely clear and unafraid of our problems. This is what people are saying about our state; if we can't listen to them how can we make it better?
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Tuesday, September 06, 2005More than ever, I understand why to focus on the bad news.Doing damnyouohio.com has all been about intuition. I was compelled to do it but I didn't really know why. In fact, I'm an extremely optimistic person. Ask anyone who works with me and you will probably get eyes rolled at you for my over-the-top positive view. But Damnyouohio.com still really called to me.With each American trajedy I grow smarter and wiser. I'm sure Katrina still has more to teach me, but what I've learned so far is this: First, as a Democracy the people dictate the policy. We must know exactly what is going on. Otherwise, our government officials will simply ignore us. The good news here is, we have more power in getting things done than we know. Second, all the good news in the world doesn't mean a thing. Those are battles that are won. They are great that they have been accomplished. But we simply must move from one battle to the next. Pushing forward. Always growing. We don't have time to gloat over a "job well done" when there is so much more to do. This month's Fast Company is all about Leadership. It's so timely because it is discussing leaders that fail and what they do with that failure. I wanted to find a quote for you in there that was really inspiring. I can't seem to hunt it down right now and I've got to run. But you might head over there and check out some of their articles: Fast Company | Management, Leadership and Career Advice for Business Executives (More than ever, I understand why to focus on the bad news.) |
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