Hey Mike,
One of our mutual friends recently encouraged me to step out to do this very thing. At first I thought that she was nuts, but after I thought about it, I realized that I had too much to offer to just keep it to myself and within my own organization. I knew that character-based leadership was needed in my community, so as a result, I am currently in the process of starting my own consulting firm that works with local businesses, non-profits, and churches on effective leadership. As someone who is a work in progress, I'm dedicated to learning every day from my own experiences and from those around me.
You have been a great inspriation, along with those who are a part of the Lead Change group. Thanks for your leadership skills and willingness to mentor those of us who are still in process.
I have had a recent revelation about going beyond "knowing" and actually "doing". While this challenges my confort zone to the max, it's encouraging to read about those of you who have taken the steps to actually "do". In other words, "I'm finding my essence".
All my best,
Jake