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My Goal for this Site
We all do better when we work together. Whether we are on the job or working our way through differences in the public arena, we’ve got to do a better job of collaborating on the problems that need solving.
This site is for leaders who want to bring people together for the common good. My goal is to provide ideas, information and inspiration that helps you become a force for positive change. By helping you be an effective leader, you can then bring out the best in others.
The stories and articles on this site cover a wide range of leadership topics. You’ll find ideas about running meetings, resolving conflicts, inspiring teamwork, and keeping yourself energized and productive.
Tom LaForce
Tom LaForce
For more than 25 years, I’ve been interested in how people work together and even more curious about when they do not. In 1996 I started a meeting facilitation and training business. After working with thousands of groups, I have come to understand the difference between people who can pull a group together and those who cannot.
These days I’m becoming increasingly concerned about the lack of teamwork as we try to work through our differences in our communities, states, and country. At the end of 2009 I started a website on Facebook called Politics In Edina (P.I.E.) with the goal of creating a bridge between people with widely differing political views. My hope is that people can practice working through their differences in a more respectful manner and then spread that behavior to family, friends, and neighbors.
For those interested in my professional background, I would suggest visiting my LinkedIn profile. You may also view my full bio online.
I am available to help your organization as a meeting facilitator, speaker/trainer or team building consultant. Just follow the appropriate link for more information.
When not working, my three favorite activities are…
- Spending time with my wife, Marie.
- Working out at the YMCA.
- Growing a large vegetable garden.
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