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I was stoked to see Fareed Zakaria. He delivered a strong, humble, articulate presentation. I was pretty amazed at how he synthesized 30+ years of complex global history into a compelling message that transcended politics or idealogy. I also enjoyed the fact that he didn’t patronize me with his ego, and he didn’t brag about what he’s accomplished...his scholarly approach was refreshing, he didn’t pound his chest once!

His approach, maybe even more than his message, was what influenced me personally. As I measured my own strategic vision skills, against his, it made me restless and maybe even feeling a little inadequate. Why do I often feel like I am just on the verge of a more comprehensive understanding of the organism that is the association I work in? How many of you, like me, feel like we have brief moments of insight, which often get buried in the 'urgent'?

Most interesting questions: What would I say if I had to give a similar speech for my members, about the state of their industry? How do I take my limited understanding of the system our association exists in, and gain a more compelling narrative of where we have been and where we should go, and how do I communicate that simply and effectively?

Comments welcome, I challenge all of the big picture thinkers to share their thoughts and vision!