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Group Process Guidelines (Ground Rules) by Larry Dansinger

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The Why and What of Positive Group Dynamics

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Agendas with end times are efficient

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Three Ways to Keep Your Plan Alive

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Action precedes understanding

A problem defined is half-solved

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Is your idea worthy of group time?

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Know Your Lines

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Changing the process is rarely the solution

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Charity first
January 18th, 2021 by Craig Freshley

Each year I give one-percent of gross revenues to nonprofit charities. I like to give what I call the first one-percent to charity, not a percent of what’s left over after expenses. This is because my company operates in a community where many supports allow me to be successful. A healthy environment and healthy people …read more

As good as your word
January 11th, 2021 by Craig Freshley

Four years ago (plus a few months) I was campaigning to elect Hillary Clinton, door to door in Lewiston. I found myself in a conversation with a new Mainer, perhaps his first vote, and he really wanted to know, “What’s the worse thing about Donald Trump? What’s the biggest reason you’re not voting for him?” …read more

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