Ideas For The Change Revolution
March 2007
The significant problems in life cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them.
-- Albert Einstein
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"Ideas for Real Change" is a monthly e-mail newsletter that deals with issues of media, faith, and the power of change. It's an outgrowth of the blog at philcooke.com, so bookmark it and check out my thoughts, ideas, and rants -- and the occasional tidbit that just might change your life. And you can link your site to philcooke.com through our news feed, and share this stuff with your readers as well. Help them be the first to see change happen, and understand the principles and techniques to keep their organization moving forward on the leading edge of the change revolution. |
Personal Change
What Drives You Nuts? How to Find Your Purpose
Recently, I wrote about the movie "Freedom Writers" and being born with a burden. Some people seem to be born with a real passion in life – to excel in sports, become an activist, change the world, share their faith, write, and more. I've always thought they were lucky. They have a pretty well defined vision for their lives, and some even seem "called" as children. ... read more
Organizational Change
Are You A Strong or Weak Leader?
Look over this short checklist to see how you measure up on the strength of your leadership: ... read more
Creative Change
What Do You See That Others Don't? It Could Be The Key to Your Future
It happened in 1950 at the El Zarape Tortilla Factory in Los Angeles. For the first time, tortilla production had been automated, and could churn out 12 times more tortillas than anyone could by hand. But the machine also had its drawbacks – many of the tortillas came out misshapen and distorted, and had to be thrown away. But a line worker named Rebecca Webb Carranza saw something in the rejects that fascinated her. ... read more
Culture Change
Why Criticize Christian Media?
I've been getting some obvious and not-so-obvious criticism for some of the recent opinions I've shared on this blog and in magazines on issues like Christian television, fundraising, Jesus junk, and more. Some are of the "who are you to judge" variety, others have misunderstood my arguments, but others are great people who simply disagree with me. Good enough. I love disagreement, and hearing both sides of any argument is always a good thing. But after some consideration, I thought it might be a good idea to write down some of the things that motivate my ideas, exactly what I believe, and what I'm trying to accomplish. ... read more
Upcoming Conferences to Keep in Mind
Mark these on your calendar
Technologies for
Worship / NAB Conference
Las Vegas, Nevada
April 14-19, 2007
Biola Media
Conference
Sat. April 21, 2007
Biola University
La Mirada, CA 90639 ... read more
Check out Phil Cooke's Speaking Schedule
Phil Cooke Can Speak for Your Organization or Event
Phil Cooke can speak at your organization or event on subjects ranging from personal, organizational, creative, media, and cultural change. As an international speaker and lecturer at colleges and universities, major conferences, and related events, he can affect your audience through an array of personal stories, insightful information and research, and most of all, encouragement and inspiration.
Contact Cheryl Cashman at 818-563-2125 today! ... read more
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