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When I met Dr. Stuart Brown at a gathering at Gateway Canyon Ranch in Colorado last summer, I liked him instantly.  The twinkle in his eye may have tipped me off that I was saying hi to the highly regarded founder of the National Institute for Play, but what really got me was Stuart's gift for connecting with people.  

Over the course of three days, I had many chances to chat with Dr. Brown and learn about his fascinating research on the science of play -- research with astonishing implications for all of us. The title of his 2009 book, Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul, says it all.  Next Monday, I invite you to join me to learn firsthand from Dr. Brown about the power of play -- and the serious consequences of living with out it.
 
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Sincerely,



 
 
Kate Ebner
CEO
Nebo Company


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Monday, December 9, 2013     

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The Power of Play in Leadership and Life with Dr. Stuart Brown

 

What if your boss came into your office and told you to spend more time on...play? Play is a vital part of the human experience, essential not only in childhood but throughout adulthood as well. In a state of play, we are open to possibility and new ideas - critical capabilities for any leader. On December 9, Dr. Stuart Brown, the founder of the National Institute for Play and author of Play: How It Shapes the Brain, Opens the Imagination and Invigorates the Soul, will draw from decades of research to illustrate the benefits of play starting in early childhood development all the way throughout the human life cycle. Dr. Brown will introduce the applications of play in the workplace and for leadership development. Together, he and Host Kate Ebner will explore the benefits of play at work, school and in the home. Tune in for a show you'll want to share with your boss, spouse, child's teacher, friends and more. 

 

Learn more about Dr. Brown by clicking here.

 

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Peter Forbes: 
Connecting Across Edges and Borders
 

Peter Forbes joined Visionary Leader, Extraordinary Life on December 2, giving us an important reminder of the value of connection in our lives- not just to loved ones who are close to us, but to people from all walks of life. As a co-founder of the Center for Whole Communities in central Vermont, he has spent much of the last decade thinking about how community and cause leaders can connect people. 

 

Find out how Peter walks the edges between different people and places by reading the full blog post here

 
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Nebo Inspiration Corner
 

Nelson Mandela

 

The 95-year-old former South African president and activist who fought to end apartheid died this week but remains an inspiration to us all for his fearless and visionary leadership. Click here to review his story. 

 

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