[Rhodes22-list] Andrew C. said, "...

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Andrew C said, "Oh, and since my clients can't get loans, they are not
building, and don't need to hire engineers. This is going to be quite a
holiday season, thanks to the absence of leadership in the in the halls of
Washington."

Andrew, looking to others or to Washington is an abdication of leadership. 
At times you seem to be a man who can reason.  Consider the approaching
quiet time as opportunity.

What you say?  Have you ever heard of the Adirondack Mountains?  Find a
cheap and quaint motel, hotel, or such near or in the mountains.  Take your
people for a couple of days cross country skiing.  Tell them to bring their
lap tops and a couple of blank flip charts.  

Maybe bring a real prospect that has a genuine need for your services. 
Bring in a banker or someone skilled at getting financing to do projects.  

The second day after a day of exercise and skiing and beverages, sit around
a big round table in the morning and discuss a hypothetical built around
your client and his need.  

Just go around the table as a case study with brain storming, no solutions
just discussions of need.  Then go skiing again.  

Designate two different people to prepare old fashioned paper flip charts of
the mornings discussions.  Over dinner and wine, review what was said, and
then on a blank flip chart write down potential ways to achieve a good
result.  

Leaders do not look to others to lead.  There is always a need for leaders.
Now is the time for you to be that 2nd Lieutenant and say “Charge”. 
 
Ed K
Addendum:  “"I am looking for a lot of men who have an infinite capacity to
not know what can't be done." Henry Ford    


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