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The Guiding Hands of a Leader: Shaping Organizations with Purpose

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  In the vast tapestry of leadership, the hands of a leader play a pivotal role in shaping the destiny of an organization. These hands possess a profound ability to inspire, transform, and leave an indelible mark on the very fabric of their teams. Just as an artisan skillfully molds clay, the hands of a leader can mold an organization, touching everything from its culture and strategy to its people and vision. Today, let us explore the transformative power that lies within the hands of an exceptional leader and how they can shape the organizations they guide.   Cultivating a Vision: The hands of a leader reach far and wide, planting the seeds of a clear vision that drives the organization forward. Like a skilled gardener, a leader's touch nurtures the growth of this vision, allowing it to blossom and permeate every corner of the organization. By effectively communicating and inspiring others to share in this vision, leaders create a unified sense of purpose that guides decis...
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Risk Management By Dave Carver

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    Risk management and disaster planning are critical components of  organizational success. A risk is an event or situation that may cause harm  to an organization or its stakeholders, while a disaster is a sudden and  unexpected event that causes significant damage to people, property, or  the environment.  The goal of risk management and disaster planning is to  identify potential risks and hazards, assess their impact, and develop  strategies to mitigate or avoid their consequences.   This white paper will explore the importance of risk management and disaster planning, the  steps involved in the process, and the benefits of having a robust risk  management and disaster planning framework in place.  Risks and disasters can have severe consequences, including  financial losses, reputational damage, legal liability, and even the loss of  life. For example, a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthqu...
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Possibility Thinking: Unlocking Innovation and Growth

                                   Possibility Thinking: Unlocking Innovation and Growth                                                              By Dave Carver In today's rapidly changing and competitive world, organizations need to  continuously innovate and grow to remain relevant and successful.  However, many organizations struggle to break free from the status quo  and explore new possibilities. This is where possibility thinking comes in - a  mindset that encourages individuals and organizations to focus on what  could be, rather than what currently exists. What is Possibility Thinking? Possibility thinking is a way of approaching challenges and opportunities  with an open mind and a willingness to explore...
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These Three Remain: Faith, Hope and Love. But the Greatest of These is Love.

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  Valentine’s Day has come to be known as the day that everyone celebrates love, romance, or the prospect of either. Hearts, candy, flowers, jewelry, and plenty of kissy faced attempts at poetry have come to be the norm in our current society.  However, if you have an inquiring mind, like I do, and you head out in search of the origins of this ridiculous day then you just might find that the festival of candy, flowers, and cupids have dark and even bloody origins.  Early Roman celebrations of this day were violent. Romans celebrated the feast of Lupercalia.                                  Lupercalia was celebrated on or about February 15th  According to Roman legend, the ancient King Amulius ordered Romulus and Remus—his twin nephews and founders of Rome—to be thrown into the Tiber River to drown in retribution for their mother’s broken vow of celibacy.  A servant took pity on...
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  Making a positive change: Healthy Community Awards honor those impacting Hancock County’s wellness By Maribeth Vaughn -January 4, 2023 GREENFIELD – Dave Carver and Nameless Creek Youth Cam p have been named recipients of the Hancock Health Foundation’s 2022 Healthy Community Awards.   The organization and individual were honored at a holiday party in December. Both awards are given annually to honor those who are making a positive change or impact on the health of the community.   Dave Carver has lived in Greenfield 15 years and has served more than 5,000 hours as a volunteer for several organizations including Meals on Wheels, Kenneth Butler Memorial Soup Kitchen, FUSE, Hancock County Special Olympics, Rotary Club of Greenfield, Hancock County Red Cross, Healthy 365, Hope House and a Better Life-Brianna’s Hope of Greenfield.   He received the Bert Curry Healthy Community Award.   “Dave’s mission is to lead others to service by example,” wr...
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Why Is Serving the City That You Love So Important to You?

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Question - Why is serving the city that you love so important to you?   Answer - I have had a servants heart since childhood. for as long as I can remember I have had the ability to look inward, to reflect or contemplate upon the energy and efforts that I am putting forth as a way of helping others. I have always been fascinated with the old school self help gurus - Zig Ziglar, Dr. Wayne Dyer, Deepak Chopra, Les Brown, and Ekhart Tolle to name a few.  “You will get all you want in life, if you help enough other people get what they want.” - Zig Ziglar                              I have had Ziglar's quote on my heart since the day that I heard it!   Fast forward to today....Since arriving here @15 years ago, Cindy and I have been involved with this community. I have served on the Board of Directors for the Rotary Club of Greenfield, I have delivered meals and shovelled snow filled sidewa...
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Well Informed Elected Officials

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    I have always had a keen interest for knowledge and information. No not the useless gossipy type of stuff but rather the topics that every well prepared and forward thinking leader should know. Sometimes the things that I read are things that I will never use but I like to be prepared. I believe that every good servant leader should be a well rounded somewhat worldly sort of individual.   Those that choose to vote for an individual need to know that their choice matters and the person that they are casting a vote of confidence for cares enough to know enough.   I continue to share my accomplishments and continued activities in order to inform each of you as to my qualifications and background.  I recently attended  Indiana Laboratory System Partner Webcast conducted by the Indiana Health Department through the Laboratory Services Commission. The most recent topics were -  Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Update: Brian Pope, Division Dire...
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