I’ve always maintained that when we lead a workshop, we are leading people. Each workshop is a test of our ability to make a team from the folks who happen to be in the room, for each team member to contribute, and for all of us to grow from our work together. And maybe the end result, after 24 years of leading workshops, is that you find yourself having accidentally led a community, too.

This KWU AmBASSador Award was a huge surprise for someone who hasn’t been in the direct center of things for many years. I’m still documenting the lessons I am learning from this experience.

This year is full of creative output. Contrary to popular opinion, I usually have more curiosity, energy, and ambition than actual confidence about the programs, media, and other things I am putting out in the world right now. I guess I am learning that that is also leadership. That a community is watching, and probably waiting for someone else to move first and pave the way.

On that note, about Instructor Notes podcast… on Friday we published our fourth episode, which means we are halfway through our first season. It’s super gratifying to be part of creating something for us, the KW trainer community, with us. Even if you have not listened, please contribute to the community by calling in with a training question, maybe a training tip, a request for a future episode, whatever: 210-570-5858. It’s for us!!!