Ian, It was a great weekend! The snow made for some exciting driving:) Since you asked how the weekend went I wanted to share with you just some of the notes I took. If they do not all flow together it is because I am only giving you a partial list of the notes I took. Enjoy it Ian my friend from Texas! Orrin Woodward seminar notes (partial list) - When you doubt the messenger, you can't believe the message - Your a leader the minute you decide to take responsibility for yourself - Leaders go the way, not just show the way - All leaders are involved in change How to Change: - You have to be able to confront reality without getting depressed - all success is based on the proper thinking about your situation - all successful people leave clues. It is only the hungry that pick up on the clues. - you need to be convinced to that your worth the investment - Leadership is like a halogram (The longer you stare at it the more the picture becomes clear) The more you read and study leadership the more it becomes clear! - When you get depressed in your life, you need to ask yourself "What questions am I asking myself." When you ask yourself negative questions, you will get negative answers. Barriers of Change: 1. Deny Reality - If you deny reality you are not making decisions on your current environment 2. Pride - Be humble enough to know you don't have all the answers. 3. Conflict - People focus on a conflict instead of change. - If you want something done more than praise it. - Instead of telling people what they are doing wrong, praise them for their strengths. - To double your success rate, double your failure rate - The more interested you are with people, they more interested they are with you - Don't be a dabbler. BE SPECIFIC! (In other words, don't be average in many things, but be great in one area) - It is imporatant to read and learn about all types of things. Be able to connect the dots (Steve Jobs post a few days ago) Hope you enjoyed Ian! I have more notes, but I cannot draw a diagram. Best, Matt