But you can't play if you know me personally or have heard my story. The first person who can tell me who this poem was written about wiins a signed copy of my book, Notes for a New Age. The poem is Austin Jim and the contest ends Sunday, noon East Coast US time. Good luck!
Hi There,
I hope you're having a good summer.
This is just a quick note to ask for your feedback.
Two of our colleagues, Carole and Jane, are the first team we've offered to help as part of our Facebook Project of the Week. The two are in the process of promoting their online e-Liberation Course and are looking for suggestions as to ways to attract customers. That, hopefully, is where you come in. Please go to our Facebook page, click on "Join the Discussion," and post any suggestions you may have.On the Join the Discussion page, you'll find a complete description of the course and what they're trying to do.
I'll ask Carole and Jane to choose the best selection received by Sunday, July 11 at noon EST. The winner will receive a gift certificate to play our Clarify Your Goals game. So, please go online and give Carole and Jane your best thoughts. I hope to see you online. Angelo PS: Would you to receive feedback on your project or goal? Nominate yourself to be
Ask Carole and Jane questions on their FB Project of the Week at any of these places:
What you'll find below is:
Here is Jane and Carole's Project:
"We are two online coaches and facilitators who are in the process of preparing for our second Elearning Professional Development Course, which is designed to help people take charge of their own e-learning. Our challenge is to create a marketing strategy that would attract participants from around the world.
To date our marketing strategy is mostly just to send an email announcements to our contacts, advertise on our Ning site and post viral advertising in Twitter, plus posting a link to our courses on our colleague's sites. We have some participants for our July course, and we could use any suggestions you might have to improve our marketing for our September courses.
More particularly we are looking for ideas on marketing that will enable us to generate a demand for this type of just-in-time, just-for-you professional development and earn a modest income from our online facilitation in a Moodle environment."
Before you advise us, please ask any questions you might have.
We'll answer all your questions publicly and then receive your advice.
Thanks,
Carole and Jane
How to respond:
- Ask questions of Carole and Jane on twitter @gameofgames, using the hashtag #GOGPOW
- OR on our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/gameofgames). Click on Discuss +
- OR on Hootcourse
Next:
- Visit our Facebook Page to see answers to your questions.
- Give Carole and Jane your best advice via Twitter (use the #GOGPOW hastag, Facebook (Click on Discuss +), or Hootcourse.
Want feedback on your Project? Nominate yourself to be our Project of the Week.
Nice TED video on the virtues of taking time. Of course, now I have to get back to work :)
Leaderboards for Thursday, April 15, 2010
App Leaderboard
1. FarmVille
82,686,749 2. Static FBML
53,905,650 3. Birthday Cards
37,644,729 4. Facebook for iPhone
31,981,606 5. Café World
30,382,239 6. Texas HoldEm Poker
30,055,220 7. Mafia Wars
25,471,927 8. Causes
24,475,591 9. Happy Aquarium
22,758,733 10. PetVille
21,627,955 11. iHeart
21,524,679 12. FishVille
21,029,126 13. Mobile
20,112,003 14. Pet Society
19,728,816 15. Zoo World
18,938,752 Developer Leaderboard
1. Zynga
248,764,452 2. 106,155,921 3. 72,772,757 4. 56,131,349 5. 48,479,037 6. 43,144,739 7. 38,039,813 8. 24,573,795 9. 24,475,591 10. 23,634,664 11. 21,524,679 12. 18,859,132 13. 16,107,713 14. 16,077,859 15. 15,826,514
Interesting metrics on the use of social games within Facebook. It is just amazing to me how many people play Farmville.
What follows is an ad for an updated version of the original 2001 Coachville Challenge , designed by late, great Thomas Leonard. The 2001 Coachville Challenge served for me as the incubation period during which I began to design the Game of Games. Initially, I conceived of the Game being a live, face-to-face game. But all of my advisors, drawn from participants of the 2001 Coachville Challenge, lived in other places. It was not practical to bring them together with me to co-design or help me design the GOG. So this led to the development of the virtual Game of Games experience.
I see now below that Thomas' successor, Dave Buck, is now offering an update version of the Challenge (WAY more expensive than the original -- and more expensive than the current Game of Games). Dave is a very nice guy, but I think even he would agree that he is not nearly on the same level as his mentor, the visionary genius Thomas Leonard, who helped define the profession of life coaching as we know it, and the format of teleclasses.
Thomas, my old mentor, I miss you, I salute you. I wish to give others, as you gave me...
In any event, here is a free ad for the current Coachville Challenge
The 100 Day Challenge.
Together We Play BetterPowerful personal and business growth programs designed specifically for coaches like you! We have a variety of great games for you to play to expand your business and the rest of your life. Before we get into the details, have a look at these four fun rules for coaches that will set the stage for you.
Rule #1 for great coaches:
ALWAYS PLAY BIG IN YOUR OWN LIFEAs a Coach you are out in the world inspiring and challenging people to play a BIG game in life. In order to do that with powerful alignment of word and deed, you MUST be playing a big game in your own life. Truly, it is the only option for you.
At the same time, as a Coach, you also know that to truly play BIG you need a highly supportive environment. This is what you will find in the CoachVille 100 Day Challenge - a powerful coaching environment designed for YOUR success.
Rule #2 for great coaches
PLAY WITH PURPOSEMost people have been trained in the “Industrial Mind”, so they perceive play as frivolous. It is our mission - as the global community of coaches - to challenge this perception of play! We are out to prove that we can PLAY WITH PURPOSE in the areas of life that matter most. AND achieve great results while creating an experience of the joy of play rather than the stress and drudgery of work.
That is what we will all do together in these 100 Day Challenge programs - each one is designed as a game.
Rule #3 for great coaches
TOGETHER WE PLAY BETTERTo step out into the world as a Coach, you MUST be a strong advocate for community and collaboration, co-creating an environment of profound support. You also know that when you play alone it is far to easy to hide out and play safe. In the 100 Day Challenge program EVERYONE plays publicly. You will be seen and known - no hiding or disappearing when it gets tough.
If you have participated in athletics or performing arts then you have experienced “the edge” that comes from knowing that other people will be watching you play! With our new community game system you will experience “the edge” throughout the program because your game card and results will be seen by everyone else in the game.
Next...
Here is how each 100 Day Challege program is designed1) Each week on Monday you will participate in a team training session (by teleclass) lead by one of our Coach Training staff.
In the first session you will design your vision for the game. The first week is called pre-season - you will craft your online vision board with words and pictures that bring your game to life.
On subsequent weekly team calls each session will include engaging team dialogue, practicing skills and exploring strategies for playing your game better. Each week you will play your game and accumulate points by completing exercises, taking actions and getting results.
2) This is followed by a daily check-in call.
There are two ways that we do this. In small group programs (30 players or less) this will be a 15-minute buddy call. In larger group programs (31 players or more) we orchestrate a 30-minute call with our coaching staff where you meet with the whole team for celebration, inspiration and accountability.
3) The program is boosted by our incredible online community game system. Here you create your player profile, virtual vision board and your personal game card.
Each week you will customize the game card with your action and result plan for the week - knowing that it will stretch you a bit (or a LOT ;-) out of your comfort zone. Then you will hit the “commit” button and the new game begins. Play time! Meanwhile your team mates will see what you have committed to on your game card and you will see theirs as well.
Rule #4 for great coaches
DESIGN A WINNING ENVIRONMENT BECAUSE
THE ENVIRONMENT ALWAYS WINS!This provocative and profound coaching mantra has more truth than we often realize. When you design a winning environment you shift from Will power into World power. Or has Thomas would say: You can delegate your success to your environment.
That is why we have designed a winning environment that will PULL you toward the success you desire. This includes:
- A coach leading the team calls
- You will play on a team of colleagues
- You will have a team-connect call every day
- You will play publicly using the community game system. This creates a highly visible accountability system that is quite motivating.
- You will be inspired by your team mates as you share and collaborate using the CoachVille Coach Connect feature.
Imagine...
What you will create with the Human Spirit of Play evoked in your life!
Who you will become with a truly inspiring environment urging you forwardIs your masterpiece waiting for you to step up?
Is your heart calling for you to take the risk and really play?
Is your attraction power as a Coach hinging on your courage to play a BIG game yourself?I hope so!
A BIG Opportunity is coming - another great reason to play now!
We are creating an environment with several key strategic partners where we will need A LOT of coaches who are capable of leading a 100 Day Challenge program as the Head Coach or hosting the daily check in calls as an Assistant Coach. As we recruit coaches, we will look first and foremost to coaches who have actively PLAYED in the 100 Day Challenge programs.
Here is the catalog of 100 Day Challenge programs
on the schedule...The 100 Day Play BIG Challenge
When Playing BIG is your only option
Hosted by Coach Dave Buck, MCC
March 29, 2010 -> July 5 2010 Mondays 3 PM ET
Invest: $1,495 / $1,295 before March 1st
Maximum Players: 16Brief Description
Playing BIG is your only option when your vision or your situation demands that you become something more than you are right now. Or when you know in your hearts’ desire that NOW is your time to…
- Expand who you will become
- Express something important
- Experience something profound
When this happens it is a BEAUTIFUL thing because you KNOW that you are being called outside of your comfort zone of familiar patterns of thought, feeling and action to serve a greater purpose in the world.
In this 100 Day challenge program YOU design your big game and then as we play together we will explore the 15 Proficiencies of Playing BIG - each one packed with possibilities for growth and expansion of who you are.
For example, #5 Play-Ability is the ability to bring your game to life in everything you do. This quality of “aliveness” has the potential to transform individuals, teams, communities even humanity.
March 29th 2010; 15 Mondays 3 PM ET with Coach Dave
Invest $1,295
March 29th 2010; 15 Mondays 3 PM ET with Coach Dave
Invest 3 payments of $450
