Monthly Archives: January 2009

BUILDING COMMUNITY – CAFE STYLE

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Be with those who help your being.  – Mevlana Rumi (1207-1273) Whether it’s a roadhouse on the highway to Denali, or a tiki shack on St. George Island, Pete and I tend to seek out local diners and cafes that … Continue reading →

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FINDING VALUE IN UNCERTAINTY

Posted on January 26, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Could there be value in frightening times? This is a post written for inclusion in a project conceived by Jeremy Day of Insight Writer, on Creating Value. All photos by Peter Wuebker. I’ve been thinking about how much value there … Continue reading →

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ENDANGERED SPECIES: THE EFFECTIVE COMMITTEE

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Worst.  Meeting.  Ever! Image by Saintbridge via Flickr We’ve all been there. The droning.  The room that’s too hot, too cold, too crowded, too deserted so all eyes are on uncomfortable you.  The squeaky chair.  The stale doughnuts and the … Continue reading →

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PLAY OFFENSE WITH YOUR LIFE’S WORK

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

Sitting around waiting for something to happen has never been my thing. I’m unhappiest when I am prevented from moving forward with new ideas and plans. When things stall, I chomp at the bit. This week a LinkedIn status update … Continue reading →

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CATCHING UP

Posted on January 17, 2009 by Betsy Wuebker

We’ve been catching up on things.  Without further ado: Adventures in Customer Service with City Employees Image by libraryman via Flickr To the City of St. Louis Park, MN:  Nice save by one of your field representatives after I called … Continue reading →

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