Rethink Blog
At CTLF, we are committed to fulfilling our mission of fostering thought leadership and empowering the leaders within our community. With ReThink, we offer thought-provoking content and unique perspectives that will expand your thinking and inspire you to become a better leader.
Unwinding
As we shelter in place, so many things are unwinding. Our routines, rhythms, and long ingrained ways of doing things have been upended. Upon finding many knots in my own life, I began to wonder, “When did I start getting wound up in the first place, tight, constricted, and just plain full?” It started with a deceptive and subtle yet unmistakable pattern. I said yes. To everything. Knot. Tighten. Grip. Pull. It’s time for a sea-change.
Life at Home…
Life at home, compelled by ‘shelter in place’ orders all over the State, is, well, unique. Not the right word. Interesting? Yes. Chaotic, stressful, overwhelming and taxing also apply. If you’re feeling this way, perhaps a few quick stories will lighten your load, and perhaps they will give you a new perspective, as they did me.
How to Rise to the Challenges of COVID-19
They say on every flight before we take off, “put your oxygen mask on first before trying to help anyone else.” This highly practical article by Joshua Hunt shares tips that helped him weather the storms of 9-11 and 2008, and they can help you get your air mask on, so you can rise to the challenges ahead and come out on the other side of this in the absolute best possible way.
SBA Loan Resources
HOW TO NAVIGATE THE SBA LOAN PROCESS: Ami Kassar will continue with his noon ET SBA Loan webinars tomorrow and next week -- register here. Here's his community site to help business owners navigate through the SBA loan process during these confusing times.
Solving Big Problems Fast (The Tom Chi Methodology)
Tom Chi is an inventor who started Google X, Google’s invention team. This technique created a working prototype of Google Glass in just one day, and he utilizes it to rapidly solve big problems of all kinds!
You can use this methodology to invite unfiltered ideas into the room, try new ideas, learn from them, and solve your big problems quickly!
The New Economy of Relationships
What will the new economy of relationships look like? Greeting people with a hug and standing near another to connect has always been our way, but instead, we greeted with air high fives, gentle bows with hands together as if in prayer, and warm smiles from a distance. And I began wondering, what will the new economy of relationships look like, if we are forever changed by COVID-19?
Plans for Future CTLF Programs and Events in Light of Covid-19
We are continuously monitoring and learning more about the spread of COVID-19 and we want you to know that it is imperative for us to help you stay as healthy as possible. Our objective is to continue to support our community and associated economic activity while...
COVID-19: For many of us, it matters a lot right now…
Only a week ago, it was business as usual, and now we are plunged into challenges we could not have expected or planned for. Let’s do this together!
Building Abundant Outcomes in Organizations
I love the documentary, The Biggest Little Farm! it's remarkable, and there is no better picture of what thriving organizations can look like. The movie begins with Chester and Molly, two dreamers who quit their jobs and, along with their beloved dog Todd, buy a...
Member Spotlight: Tricia Halsey
Member Spotlight: Tricia Halsey of Big Idea Project We interviewed Tricia Halsey of Big Idea Project to learn more about the organization we've been working with for years. What is Big Idea Project? Big Idea Project exists to unleash the potential of students. Why...