Not all have.

Yesterday James and I heard David Alan Grier (DAG) talk.

• To 100 folks at the Ann Arbor Library.
• DAG is a Michigan Man
• He talked about his book - Barack Like Me; The Chocolate Covered Truth.

DAG read a few selections.

• Made me laugh and cry.
• Man does he have the voice.
• Wish he would read to me every night.

DAG took questions from the audience.

• The line quickly formed.
• Many eager to interact with the famous local son.
• Some childhood friends.

The first question shocked me.

• A nice-looking woman asked DAG if his book was on audio.
• She shared she hadn’t read a book in several years.
• Several in the room agreed.

Ann Arbor is a very educated area.

• Most in the room looked like professionals.
• No books in several years confounded me.
• How could this be?

I easily read 150+ books/year.

• I have most of my life.
• Books unleash the wonders of the world for me.
• (Plus we were meeting in the library!)

I’ve written seven books including The Lazy Leader’s Guide to Outrageous Results.

• All of my books are fast, easy reads.
• After yesterday’s comment I wonder if I’m doing enough.
• Maybe I need alternative vehicles to deliver the same information?

The timing is perfect.

• We are in the midst of reviewing our 2010 strategic plan.
• How many more can I help next year?
• Especially if I stretch how I’ve always done it?

Makes me think of chapter leaders…Do you need to shake up how you deliver your chapter experience to reach people different from you?

Originally posted @ Cynthia D'Amour on Leadership and Life