Making Change Archive: August 2011

Following Steve Jobs: Good luck Tim Cook

Incoming Apple CEO Successor Tim Cook has his work cut out for him. Here is a crash course in “followership.” Published August 28 2011
Life lesson for high school athletes

Professional athlete Heather Dordinen Kampf fell during a college race. See video of her getting up and going on to win the race. Published August 24 2011
National Garden Clubs Inc. welcomes new President

Shirley Nicolai of Fort Washington, Md., leads largest volunteer organization of its kind in the world Published August 7 2011
Beyond phone hacking: Ethical standards

Murdoch and company alleged phone hacking drama has put ethics in the headlines. How is the ethical behavior in your organization? Published August 1 2011

Donna Rae Scheffert is a facilitator, consultant and writer. Find more information online at www.online-leadership-tools.com.

She lives in Minnesota with her husband and teenage son and daughter.

Honors and awards include University of Minnesota -Distinguished Extension Campus Faculty ...

Freedom of the Press is not Free
- EXCLUSIVE: Todashev neighbors discuss FBI surveillance, shooting
  Ibragim Todashev was fatally shot at his Orlando townhouse during a meeting with an FBI agent raising questions in the minds of neighbors
- Boston Marathon contractors ID'd: MA National Guard WMD detection unit
  Rhode Island commander says her WMD unit and part of Massachusetts unit were blocked from scene by law enforcement
- Confusion for Boston Marathon reponsders
  Some WMD Civil Support Team troops were forced to momentarily stand down moments after the Boston bombing, according to their commander.
- Men with backpacks at Boston Marathon private contractors?
  Unidentified operatives wore tactical gear, black backpacks and hats with skull insignia similar to that of private contractors, Navy SEALs.
Haydon's Soccer and Sports Pitch

Covering the world of soccer, including the World Cup, Major League Soccer, D.C. United and the English Premier League and other interesting sporting events.
Steps to Authentic Happiness via Positive Psychology

Happiness is attainable. Morning to night. I love to teach, deal with folks that have an issue and really wish to tackle it and write.
The Reader: Crib Sheets for Conservatives
TV Den

Television commentary, reviews, news and nonstop DVR catch-up.
21st-Century Pacifist

Musings of a bilingual, agnostic, combat veteran and jewelry maker.

Following Steve Jobs: Good luck Tim Cook