1. © r.a. bowers & associates The Hypocritical Oath Developing a Council Code of Ethics ACMA 2008 Summer Conference July 24, 2008

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9. © r.a. bowers & associates The Pygmalion Effect “The beliefs and expectations you have about others will substantially influence the behavior and results that you get.” J.Sterling Livingston “Pygmalion in Management”

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15. © r.a. bowers & associates Take the Lead w/ Citizens If you frame it you own it. If someone else frames it you will react forever 1982 1989

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17. © r.a. bowers & associates Raise the Quality of Public Talk When we raise the quality of public dialogue we raise the quality of public decision making and consequently, the quality of community.

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19. © r.a. bowers & associates A Thought to Consider “We trust in man And still we use To shape the feet To fit the shoes. A future world With less conceit Will shape the shoes To fit the feet.”

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