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The Name of the Game

From Monday - Friday we all put on our game faces and wear the uniform of a leader. A leader who is guiding others in business. Guiding them to be the best that they can be. A leader who is willing to roll the dice and take risks all for the success the followers.  The name of this game is leadership.

It is the weekend and that game is in an intermission it is time to play a game of leisure. Yesterday we looked at taking some time out and playing a family game with your kids. This weekend maybe you can also find time to play a game with your friends or even by yourself. What is the name of the game that helps you relax. Maybe you enjoy the pursuit of trivia, or challenge your mind with Cranium. What is the latest adult board game, maybe that is the one of choice. It is possible you like playing cards, bridge, 500, cribbage what is your card game of choice.

You might prefer playing something by yourself. Maybe you like to escape in the world of video games and you have a Call of Duty or you want to rescue the princess Zelda. I know what you are thinking adults playing video games, they can be a great escape from that real game of leadership.

Whether you like family games with the kids, adult games with your friends or individual games it is a great weekend to find something you like and escape from the world of leadership and into the world of relaxation.

Relax and lead!

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