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This young man is a visionary leader. A boy with a dream and the open-mindedness to see what could be. As we travel through all of the amzaing, rhyming ways that this fellow will change this space we are challenged as a reader with what we can see and do beyond our own walls. Although the intended audience is most likely children, adults alike can gain perspective, be challenged, and appreciate the places that we can go when we let our mind wonder.

There are a few books that Dr Seuss wrote for adults and this sounds like one of them. The other that comes to mind is the Butter Battle Book before the fall of Communism. Thanks for posting it. I will check it out.

Elia calls judge Tom Colicchio a "sell out" and basically accuses him of violating the trust of the young chefs who look up to him and are mentored by him. Though not able to back up her claims (while Colicchio was), another of the contestants attempts to "translate" the argument into a warning about remaining an authentic leader in the culinary world.

This was a good list of "lessons". I especially liked number 11: No one likes change but a baby. However, change is desperately needed. I think in our UMC Denomination some are afraid of change but that is what is desperately needed if we are to grow in the future. We need strong leaders to help us to change how we do "church" and become relevant for today!

"The wisdom of the Bees" by Michael O'Malley, Penguin Group 2010 "What the hive can teach buisness about leadership effeciency and growth" is where the author takes the reader through a 25 step process utilizing the skills of bees and bee colonies to inform and guide organizations in identifying their strengths and weaknesses to create purposeful, effective and successful group norms and outcomes. It's fascinating and my choice for a review along with my second one

Hi folks....somehow this did not make it into the group blog on books to read but instead sat in my own Diigo library. It is worth taking a gander at and I am loving reading it. Galen

I loved the wisdom of bees too! This is a very good book and is inviting to a wide variety of folks. I liked that when I used it for a leadership class that I had positive feedback from both young and old, male and female and it has great insights regardless of where you are in life or business.

I found this book an interesting find because I have worked a lot with youth. I found this to me useful particuarly if you were trying to form a student leadership team and training your student leaders. This book boasts that it uses fun and interactive ways to promote leadership and teach students not only the importance of leadership but how to become leaders themselves.

I haven't seen this movie but have heard about it. What a courageous young woman who overcame tremendous obstacles and demonstrates her own brand of leadership and inspiration. I think as a leader the "leading by example" is always a good bet!

Interesting column about the UMC, young pastors, new church plants and the future.

Vivian, Loved this article! I have been thinking more and more about what our future looks like, what the future of worship and church community will be - obviously we need to be looking at "re-thinking" what church really is. I loved ths: "John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, was quoted as saying: "The world is my parish." He did not say "the people that show up to this particular building on a Sunday are my parish." I am feeling led to begin to vision what it looks like to see the WORLD as our parish and really stop worrying so much about the building and get out in our neighborhoods and BE church. Thanks for sharing! Sandy

"The sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Eureka's Ingomar Club is moving forward after the club and one named defendant dropped a demurrer -- a plea for dismissal -- filed in the case last week. The suit, filed by Jennifer "Jenny" Partsafas against the club and former employee Anthony Pagani, was challenged when defense attorney Catherine Manske filed the demurrer earlier this month. A preliminary objection to the original complaint filed by Partsafas' attorney Zach Zwerdling in February, the demurrer referred to the complaint as "uncertain, ambiguous and unintelligible," according to documents filed in the Humboldt County Superior Court." Okay, I know that I really must stop searching my home town news paper for articles that relate to our class. It's becoming really fun for me and I know that can't be good. This article caught my eye because it is about ethics and boundaries and yes, there is a name I recognize in the article. Zack Zwerdling. Again, Zack and I grew up together and attended the same high school. Now I know the answer to the question, "Whatever happened to that weird, wonderful and brilliant kid, Zach Zwerdling?" Zack appears to be defending the rights of a young woman who has taken on a major institution in the Humboldt County area, the Ingomar Club. No small feat. I will have to stay tuned to the Times Standard to find out the results of the lawsuit. I promise not to put THAT ONE on Diigo. Go Zack. You were the underdog at one time, now you are standing up for one. Awesome.

Ideas and concepts for those who want to help their congregations move beyond a focus on themselves.

Vivian, very interesting--the unchurched want more traditional worship! That's counter to what a lot of people are saying but I think it's true for lots of people, including young adults. Thanks for the referral.