A TDG Executive Vignette ™

MY KERNEL OF POWER
FROM NUMEROUS READINGS OF THE BOOK AND MULTIPLE UPDATES since 1991 WHEN I STARTED

1‑3.	I considered these dismissible versions.

4.	A Version of Multiple Pieces (there are too many! even when integrated)

•	My thinking ability ‑ its flexibility, its creativeness, and ability to relate current 
•	Activities to experiences.
•	"Seeing" patterns, seeing on a broad spectrum, and "perceiving" into things.
•	Energy generation and focus of will.
•	I like to share, especially insights, pattern, relationships and creativity, often in 
•	Provocative (motivating, startling) ways.
•	A sense of personal integrity, of faith and of destiny.

5.	A Consolidated Form (i.e., "geodesic dome" ‑ no one liked it – not even me) 

	"Focused cognitive capacity and energy, interacting creatively for clearly identifiable human progress."

6.	Barbara's written description 4/9/93 after reviewing the above (1‑5) so often and for two plus years (this struck a strong positive cord, but was too long)

"Getting to the kernel presents an immediate problem in that Dick likes to pursue multiple paths at once (i.e., "double birders", "geodesic dome", "mosaic", etc.), therefore the kernel is a dynamic one.  The two basic interwoven parts (like his wedding ring) are intellectual and spiritual.  The kernel cover consists of his high energy and tireless focus on earning his way in this world.  Dick is an intellectual being, who truly enjoys, and even needs, to keep learning.  His thinking and learning are creative, analytical, correlative, pattern discerning.  This intellectual activity is not an end in itself; rather the next important facet is to then share the thoughts and perceptions with others.  This often takes place in forums, in a provocative manner, thus prompting, motivating, and stimulating others too.  Dick has enough power and intensity to accomplish this for himself and those around him as well.  These intellectual activities take place on a very solid spiritual base.  A strong sense of integrity, faith and generosity are fundamental."

7.	Came while thinking of Barbara, preparing for the Graduation of the first Regional Learning Forum, and writing my SIM 25th Anniversary/Founder comments 9/18/93.  

"Energy generation and focus of will in creating and bridging relationships (persons or groups), that are situations of growth/learning/achievement/love (i.e., the Leadership Learning Forum) that are real, appropriate and a "source" of energy, focus and awareness in themselves.

The first 6 (3 of which are shown above) are accumulative.  This 7th version "feels" right (I cried!) but reads just OK.  I will continue wordsmithing and sharing, but believe now I've reached it ‑‑‑ (9/24/93).  Wording of the 7th still works for me (8/31/94).  Wordsmithed 8/5/96.  Changed 4/6/97.  Updated 4/23/97, 8/17/98, 1/14/99, 4/10/00, 4/29/01 and 7/24/02.

8.	In July, 2002 at the Midwest RLF when asked what my KOP was, I answered (roughly) – “A drive to help others, and thereby help myself to new growth/discovery.”  It feels the same!  Is shorter and more easily shared, but the same KOP inside me!!

9.	Just reviewed again after the SWRLF 3/8/07 & I like the 12 words from 7/02!!

10.	–The 7/02 “twelve words”   and larger version, #7  above  encapsulates my new life focus “Living MY Legacy”

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