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Feb 22, 2016

A New Chapter

By Dennis Clemmer

“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1 More than 15 years ago I met Roger North for breakfast. I knew Roger from his board appointmen...

Jul 6, 2015

Can You Take Constructive Feedback?

By Dennis Clemmer

Prior to the Masters Golf Tournament an unscientific poll was taken that found Bubba Watson to be the PGA Tour golfer that other pros would be least likely to help in a parking lot fight. The poll was...

Dec 5, 2014

Leadership Takes Courage

By Dennis Clemmer

December 5, 2014 Leadership Takes Courage by Dennis Clemmer In October I took part in my high school’s 50th class reunion. I wasn’t sure what to expect and even had some troubling dreams prior t...

May 5, 2014

What Will They Say?

By Dennis Clemmer

May 5, 2014 What Will They Say? by Dennis Clemmer The call came mid afternoon, March 30, while playing cards with my elderly parents. Uncle Arlan, my father’s younger brother, had died earlier t...

Nov 5, 2013

Messy Business

By Dennis Clemmer

November 5, 2013 Messy Business by Dennis Clemmer I often don’t take time to read the alumni news publication I receive from my high school. But when the magazine arrived several months ago, som...

May 6, 2013

Living Through Transitions

By Dennis Clemmer

April 6, 2013 Living Through Transitions by Dennis Clemmer Transitions have been on my mind a lot recently, given several family events. Both of my daughters are pregnant, expecting to deliver d...

Jan 4, 2013

Planning for Success

By Dennis Clemmer

January 4, 2013 Planning for Success by Dennis Clemmer Three days from now Notre Dame and Alabama will be playing for the National Championship of college football. I am an avid fan of Notre Dam...

Sep 5, 2012

Living a Life of Purpose

By Dennis Clemmer

September 5, 2012 Living a Life of Purpose by Dennis Clemmer I thought I had chosen my theme for this blog until I picked up the Perspective section of the August 26 Sunday News. First, I rea...

Jan 22, 2012

What’s the Big Deal about Culture?

By Dennis Clemmer

January 22, 2012 What's the Big Deal about Culture? by Dennis Clemmer At times you undoubtedly get tired of hearing us pound away at this organizational culture stuff. There are times when I, to...