Seth Godin's new book, Poke the Box, is a passionate manifesto to begin something and carry it through. It builds on his earlier work Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?–his guide to committing to making a difference–and the The ShipIt Journal–a workbook for getting a…
One of my projects as a Peace Corps volunteer was to build a 12m long bridge in the mountains around Kara, Togo. We worked a couple of days a week with just volunteer labor. Some days the work went…
Advice to a new Project Director--how to be great, remarkable, and stay employed.
My workload changed dramatically on January 12th when I stepped in to take over the earthquake response in Haiti. Although I have always felt that I was productive—I set goals based on the The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People…
Back in Haiti–touring the Delmas 32 housing repair project with the OAS Secretary General and the PADF team. Over four months ago, I drove away from Haiti thinking I was finished. I didn't make it very far. I know support…