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Jon Mertz
The spark for "Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders" happened snowshoeing in the Rockies.
I am not a skier so, as my kids went off to ski, I decided to try snowshoeing. I wasn't too excited about following a guide; I just wanted to go it alone. However, when I went to rent my snowshoes, they discouraged me from doing that since some novices had just died in an avalanche.
As we trudged through the snow, our guide began to tell the story of aspen trees. I was deeply intrigued and began digging into them more afterwards. Aspen traits fit so well with Millennials and the ancient wisdom from aspens is very valid today. From here, my book began.
I am not a skier so, as my kids went off to ski, I decided to try snowshoeing. I wasn't too excited about following a guide; I just wanted to go it alone. However, when I went to rent my snowshoes, they discouraged me from doing that since some novices had just died in an avalanche.
As we trudged through the snow, our guide began to tell the story of aspen trees. I was deeply intrigued and began digging into them more afterwards. Aspen traits fit so well with Millennials and the ancient wisdom from aspens is very valid today. From here, my book began.
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