January 26, 2010

You need leverage (aka "Why I blog")

Seth Godin says: 

If you want to change people, you must create enough leverage to encourage the change to happen.

I’ll be making this argument when it’s time for me to go up for promotion…

Jan 26, 2010 5:36:22 AM | Blogging, Higher Education

7 Comments

1.

Does this mean you are working on a book, Scott? I hope so.

Doug

Posted by: Doug Johnson | January 26, 2010 at 06:53 AM

2.

Actually, Doug, I just received word that my sabbatical request in the fall has been approved by the Iowa Board of Regents. Among other things, I do indeed plan to work on a book or two. Thanks for the encouragement!

Posted by: Scott McLeod | January 26, 2010 at 07:16 AM

3.

Sabbatical! What! Does that mean you won't be blogging anymore? Ahhhhh! j/k

Posted by: CrudBasher | January 26, 2010 at 08:03 AM

4.

No, I'll probably be blogging MORE, not less. More time to read and think!

Posted by: Scott McLeod | January 26, 2010 at 08:42 AM

5.

Good luck on your book, Scott!

Posted by: Tabitha Zessch | January 26, 2010 at 08:46 AM

6.

Scott,

Congratulations on the sabbatical. I will continue to read your blog and look forward to the possiblity of a reading book authored by you.

Posted by: Brad Jermeland | January 26, 2010 at 08:47 AM

7.

I am sure your book will be amazing. You have an original perspective and strong voice.

Look forward to reading it.

Doug

Posted by: Doug Johnson | January 26, 2010 at 08:35 PM

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