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During one of our visits to Chicago, we came across a profound quote by architect Daniel H. Burnham, engraved at the base of the Willis (Sears) Tower: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die." This statement stirred something within me and really got me thinking about the power of dreaming big. The first step in activating your dreams is to ensure that your plans are grand enough to excite and motivate you. Risk-taking, stretching beyond your comfort zone, and embracing the potential of making mistakes are stepping stones to success. Whether your dream is to travel the world, achieve financial abundance, become a bestselling author, or even start the next global phenomenon, it all begins with setting colossal goals and daring to dream big. But can a dream be too big? Read more to find out:

During one of our visits to Chicago, we came across a profound quote by architect Daniel H. Burnham, engraved at the base of the Willis (Sears) Tower: "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; aim high in hope and work, remembering that a noble, logical diagram once recorded will not die." This statement stirred something within me and really got me thinking about the power of dreaming big. The first step in activating your dreams is to ensure that your plans are grand enough to excite and motivate you. Risk-taking, stretching beyond your comfort zone, and embracing the potential of making mistakes are stepping stones to success. Whether your dream is to travel the world, achieve financial abundance, become a bestselling author, or even start the next global phenomenon, it all begins with setting colossal goals and daring to dream big. But can a dream be too big? Read more to find out:

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Monday, March 25 from 2-3:30pm You won't want to miss this virtual event featuring futurist Richard Florida. The Future of Cities national forum, sponsored by Opportunity Austin, will delve into a host of themes and topics that are top of mind to business owners, policy leaders and anyone with a vested interest in the communities where they live. Among the topics to be discussed: THE SUBURBAN SHIFT  What cities and regions of the country are excelling, and which ones are falling behind in the hybrid-work era. THE STATE OF DOWNTOWNS  What can public and private sector leaders do — and what are some already doing — to revive their central business districts. MADE IN AMERICA What impact will an increasingly strong return in U.S. based manufacturing have on cities, and where will that impact will be strongest? THE FUTURE WORKFORCE  What role and responses we'll see among colleges, universities and other educational institutions to supply America's workforce of the future. Richard Florida is an author, historian and globally respected thought leader whose career has focused on the key ingredients to a thriving city, and where those ingredients are likely to congregate as technology, workforce trends and emerging industries influence the U.S. economy. Among Florida's most notable publications was The Rise of The Creative Class: And How It's Transforming Work and Leisure, Community and Everyday Life. Register today: https://lnkd.in/epjnPh5Z #FutureofCities #RichardFlorida #OpportunityAustin #downtown #suburbs #manufacturing #workforce

Who do you know who is really good at making considered decisions? They're careful, they plan ahead, and have an uncanny ability to pinpoint possible risks. That person is most likely very talented in this month's CliftonStrengths theme: Deliberative® #CliftonStrengths #planahead #decisions

Are you planning your move to Charlotte, NC? Moving from New York City to Charlotte, North Carolina can be a big change. Charlotte is slower and quieter compared to NYC. It's also less expensive to live there, and there's more nature to enjoy. But before you decide to move, think about what you might miss from NYC. This video talks about important things to consider, like the different cultures, transportation, food, and way of life in Charlotte. Watching this video can help you figure out if moving to Charlotte is the right choice for you. I hope this video will help you to make a firm decision on making your move to Charlotte, NC. Please get the link to the full video in the first comment of this post. #movingtocharlotte #livingincharlotte

Could the new year mean a new business direction? Leaders should take a page from Lighthouse Consulting founder Larry Robertson's neighbors, who assessed their current home and decided to build a new house to better meet their needs when they found it lacking. "In other words, deliberately take time to look at your organization -- not the physical, so much as the operational and the aspirational, and then ask yourselves: Is this how we should be living and doing, or do we need to make some serious adjustments?" Robertson writes Put it into practice: The new year offers leaders the time to reevaluate their plans, business model and processes to refresh stale systems and toss out whatever isn't working, Robertson writes. "It truly is a cost-of-living-where-you-are assessment -- an appraisal of where and how you're living right now and whether or not it's yielding the returns you want and need or costing you."

As professionals, we often get caught in the whirlwind of the 'now', but what about the 'next'? Think of a goal that makes you leap out of bed each morning. Now, take that thought and forge it into action. Because ultimately, it's the goals that challenge us that will change us. Let's be architects of our own destinies. #CareerGoals #ProfessionalGrowth #FutureLeaders

Detroit is on the cusp of redefining its identity as a destination for technology and innovation, and Michigan Chronicle Pancakes and Politics Forum III will be at the forefront of this conversation. Taking place on May 23, 2024, at 7:50 AM, located at One Campus Martius, this highly anticipated event will explore the city’s vision for cultivating a thriving culture centered on cutting-edge technology and innovation. The panel, moderated by the insightful Dennis W. Archer, Jr., ESQ. , will bring together some of Michigan’s most influential leaders to shed light on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II will share his perspectives on how the state is positioning itself to attract and retain top-tier tech talent. CEO of Michigan Central Josh Sirefman will provide insight into business attraction and how the region is creating fertile ground for tech companies. Hilary Doe, Chief Growth and Marketing Officer of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, will delve into strategic pro-business public policies, while Johnnie Turnage, Co-Founder of Black Tech Saturdays, will highlight how grassroots innovation efforts can transform Detroit’s tech landscape. The panelists will tackle pressing issues such as talent retention and policies that enable businesses to flourish. The audience can expect a thought-provoking and illuminating discussion on the infrastructure, investments, and strategic frameworks necessary to cement Detroit’s place as a beacon of tech innovation. Article: https://lnkd.in/gBQE-6gn Ebony JJ Curry, MSJ Jeremy Allen Hiram E. Jackson Cathy Nedd Jemell Cotton 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 #togetherwecan #strongertogether #BlackTechSaturdays #blackexcellence #blacklove #blackjoy #blackintech #latinxintech #womenintech #diversityintech #equity #Entrepreneurship #Detroit #youcaninmichigan

Columbus has worked co- operatively for many years to "slowly build" a successful economic platform. It's not an overnight success story, but a multi-decade, incremental success. Business, government (state & local) finding ways to attract; keep; grow companies, industries and people. Transforming the old, rundown, dilapidating infrastructure, housing & forgotten areas and bringing them back to life as vibrant, attractive places(again). Not all at once, but little by little. Domino's but on a city & region basis. Look at actions since the 1970's through now. Think of downtown Columbus in 1970 vs today. Small pockets of good just keep spilling over to neighboring areas. Current leadership is deserving of recognition but Central Ohio should be equally thankful to the past leaders & visionaries who saw greatness and success before Intel or even The Limited or Wendy's. 2020's successes are built on the past. That's a good model for any metro to follow. Years of small successes lead the Columbus/ Central Ohio region to the recent sudden success! Teams win. Great players often don't accomplish much without the help of the team. #crainscleveland #clevelandohio #cbus #614 #columbusohio #columbus #intel #intelohio #ColumbusRegion #columbusalive #columbusbloggers #centralohiorealestate #centralohio #economicdevelopment #franklincounty #lickingcounty #delawarecounty #fairfieldcounty #pickawaycounty #madisoncounty #unioncounty #planning #development