THE BEHNKE'S

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I love context you know that but I still love my content too!

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You can complain because roses have thorns, or you can rejoice because thorns have roses.

Ziggy, comic strip character created by Tom Wilson

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You’re most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.

Bill Gates

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Hire character, train skill.

Peter Schutz

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Incredible job done again by Jocelyn and Rowan Gillson @alittlerojo (page 4)

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Incredible job done again by Jocelyn and Rowan Gillson @alittlerojo (page 3)

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Incredible job done again by Jocelyn and Rowan Gillson @alittlerojo (page 2)

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Incredible job done again by Jocelyn and Rowan Gillson @alittlerojo (page 1)

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(stop talking + start doing + take risk) = lasting impact & growth

What does it take to LEAD in the new economy, what does it take to create a POSITIVE impact.

That's what we all want right? It's pretty universal, business owners want to create an impact with their product or service that generates income, leaders want to create a positive impact on the people around them to effect growth and change, parents want to create a positive impact on their children so they are able to succeed and grow.

It's totally universal.

So why's it so hard? What is holding you back?

I have noticed more and more that people love to sit on the sidelines and talk about growth, talk about change, talk about impact, but VERY few are willing to get out of their seats, take risks, and cause change. It's not easy, and it's not safe either, but it's required in order to make a real difference.  Think about that thing in your life or your career you know you need to do, the thing that you have been putting off, the thing that actually could make a difference.  It's probably risky, but you know you need to do it. "It's so hard, and I'm so busy" you say, but really deep down you KNOW that is just another excuse.  We all have the time and energy for the things we make time and energy for. If you want that impact, that GROWTH you are looking for, its time to get off your butt, and take action. It's time to take a little risk, it's time to put in the extra work, and start CREATING the impact, change, and GROWTH required to go where you want to go.

Are you ready to take action?

~ Christopher Behnke

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Chris Behnke on "Family Businesses"

Latest Post on my blog:

http://leadabove.com/2011/11/02/chris-behnke-on-family-businesses/

My wife Alice Behnke, has started a business called Pick Pocket Molly...

It is an AMAZING idea, and she is an amazing CREATIVE person.  Pick Pocket Molly is a "family business" we just had our second very successful event, and after our entire family worked hard together to make the event successful, I was motivated to shoot this video post on the drive home in the car!  ;-)

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AMAZING work by @rowangillson & @alittleRoJo from http://alittlerojo.com/

Check out more here: http://alittlerojo.blogspot.com/2011/10/behnke-family-2011.html

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Maggie's painting from art school (Taken with instagram)

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I found it!! (Taken with instagram)

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Easter egg hunt at Grandma's House!! (Taken with instagram)

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Owen practicing hard for the recital tonight!! (Taken with instagram)

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Oh yea the old pizza arcade... (Taken with instagram)