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brentforsberg
- Aug 2, 2022
- 6 min
Why Infomercials Work: Using Requisite Variety for Local Solutions
How is it that when we are following the processes we are taught as "best practices," it just doesn't seem to work out how we are told it...
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brentforsberg
- Jul 26, 2022
- 4 min
Accidental Meeting Place: The Value of Placemaking
Ever had a moment where a chance encounter led to a new experience? Even if it was just for a few hours? Maybe talking out loud about...
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brentforsberg
- Jul 13, 2022
- 4 min
The Vulnerability of Magical Thinking, & Doing
Walkable Wednesday this week is guest authored by Katherine Teague, a Partner at CityCraft Community Partners. It is not the typical...
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brentforsberg
- Jul 13, 2022
- 8 min
The Hidden Pattern of Community Growth
If you have ever felt the calling to channel your inner NERD (click on the link for the definition if you are unsure) this is the blog...
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brentforsberg
- Jun 28, 2022
- 3 min
Connecting the Exchanges
We have all had someone in our life who was a best friend or even a close family member that even though they are still here, we no...
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brentforsberg
- Jun 17, 2022
- 2 min
The 21st Century Classroom has Arrived
“A vision without a plan is a hallucination; Barb had the vision and the plan to go with it.” Vivek Choudhury, Dean, Daniels College of...
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brentforsberg
- May 14, 2020
- 3 min
Knowing Your Purpose
“To provide a sense of belonging so that others can be empowered in their self-determined future.” Boiling it down to its context;...
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brentforsberg
- May 11, 2020
- 1 min
Think Local When Opening up
It seems the lights are beginning to show at the end of the tunnel. Construction had a good start last week, and I saw posts from other...
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brentforsberg
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
Local is Key
It’s Monday and May the 4th be with you! Sorry, bad Star Wars Joke, but the best I got after being cooped up so long. As you may have...
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brentforsberg
- May 1, 2020
- 2 min
The Gift of Time
In line with some of my other notes on “every opportunity is a problem in disguise,” I wanted to bring up the idea of the gift of time. ...
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brentforsberg
- Apr 26, 2020
- 3 min
Are We Ready for Work?
Representative Julie Brixie stated Friday “Every industry is unique and requires an industry-specific plan to safely conduct business...
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brentforsberg
- Apr 24, 2020
- 2 min
Preparing to Open
Another workweek is coming to a close. For many of us, it’s been over a month on the stay at home order. I think everyone agrees even...
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brentforsberg
- Apr 20, 2020
- 2 min
Find Your Why
Uncertainty is one of the hardest scenarios for people to cope with. I know when I feel no longer in control of my own destiny, the...
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brentforsberg
- Apr 13, 2020
- 2 min
Play to Your Strengths
Last week I used the quote from John Adams, “Every opportunity is a problem in disguise.” in one of my posts. I kept this at the...
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brentforsberg
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
Mental Game 04/06/2020
Good Morning! Beginning our third week of the shutdown was a little tough mentally for me this morning. For a second, as the alarm went...
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brentforsberg
- Mar 18, 2020
- 1 min
Coronavirus Links
COVID Data for Michigan This is the web link: https://jsanciangco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/e93542d30eee4ffd903c6243e...
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brentforsberg
- Jul 29, 2019
- 2 min
Understanding Space and Uses for People
Most people know the definition of insanity. “Doing the same things over and over again, expecting a different outcome.”
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brentforsberg
- Jul 26, 2019
- 2 min
When Life Changes in a Moment
Throughout life we all have those moments that are milestones. They can be positive like finding a life partner, starting a family,...
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brentforsberg
- Sep 10, 2018
- 2 min
Working with an Intentional Plan
"All successful people are big dreamers. They imagine what their future could be, ideal in every respect, and then they work everyday...
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