<p><img title="" alt="academics,apples,books,education,education on a pedestal,food,fruits,knowledge,learning,metaphors,pedestals,Photographs" align="right" src="http://officeimg.vo.msecnd.net/en-us/images/MH900341950.jpg">Here in Arizona the kids have already headed back to school.&nbsp; In other parts of the country, summer vacation may extend to after Labor Day.&nbsp; But one way or another, by mid September over 50 million Americans will be heading into the classroom. For them their days will be filled with lessons, books, and homework.&nbsp; It's time to for the kids to dedicate themselves to learning new things.</p> <p>For those of us who have left our school years behind us, we can still make a commitment to learn new things this September.</p> <p><strong>Gain New Insights with the Kolbe</strong></p> <p>In August, we profiled inventor and innovator <a href="http://jkw.typepad.com/corepurpose_joan_koerberw/2010/08/wisdom-insight-invention---kathy-kolbe.html" target="_blank">Kathy Kolbe</a>.&nbsp; Kathy and her team have been helping leaders and their teams learn about their conative and how together they can get more done for over 20 years.&nbsp; You can take <a href="http://www.kolbe.com/?refid=453&amp;entry_redirect=1">the Kolbe A™ Index</a>&nbsp; by clicking the line (purchase required) to learn about how you naturally get things done. Kathy shares great insights in the information that comes with your index results.&nbsp; In addition, if you DM your results to me <a href="http://twitter.com/jkwgrowth">@JKWgrowth</a> , I will be happy to review them with you also as a thank you for visiting us here on the blog.</p> <p><strong>Read a great book</strong></p> <p>This summer I had the chance to preview some great books including the latest from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Amilya-Antonetti/e/B001HMSVBU" target="_blank">Amilya Antonetti</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rebel-Brown/e/B003TONLIM/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1283198530&amp;sr=8-1" target="_blank">Rebel Brown</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Conquer-Chaos-Successful-Business-Without/dp/0470599324">Clate Mask</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Robert-I.-Sutton/e/B001H6J4DA/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1283198566&amp;sr=1-1">Bob Sutton</a>, and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Martin-C-Zwilling/e/B0040ZJHA0/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1">Marty Zwilling</a>.&nbsp; Stay tuned throughout the month of September when I will be sharing reviews of these great books - you might want read them too!</p> <p><strong>Sign up for a conference</strong></p> <p>The Fall is a great time to reconnect with thought leaders and your community at a conference.&nbsp; Once of my favorites is the Arizona Entrepreneurship Conference.&nbsp; This year <a href="http://www.azec10.com">AZEC10</a> will be held on November 17th in Phoenix, Arizona, but you can save money by registering in September's Early Bird Registration.&nbsp; This year's speaker line up is one of the best yet.&nbsp; You can see for yourself by <a href="http://azentrepreneurship.com/speakers/">clicking here</a>. </p> <p><strong>Challenge yourself to learn something new.</strong> </p> <p>So, what will your learning opportunity be this Fall?&nbsp; As the kids head back to school, join me in committing to learning something new this September.&nbsp; Share your commitment here by leaving a comment, and we can inspire each other and all learn together.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>Thanks for stopping by.&nbsp; Stay tuned...</p> <p>Joan Koerber-Walker</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <div style="display:inline;margin:0;padding:0;" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:b4c1616b-c747-4014-9ffa-12886e3063b8" class="wlWriterSmartContent">Technorati Tags: <a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Joan%20Koerber-Walker" rel="tag">Joan Koerber-Walker</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/CorePurpose" rel="tag">CorePurpose</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/AZEC10" rel="tag">AZEC10</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Amilya%20Antonetti" rel="tag">Amilya Antonetti</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Robert%20Sutton" rel="tag">Robert Sutton</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Rebel%20Brown" rel="tag">Rebel Brown</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Clate%20Mask" rel="tag">Clate Mask</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Marty%20Zwilling" rel="tag">Marty Zwilling</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Kathy%20Kolbe" rel="tag">Kathy Kolbe</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/Kolbe%20Corp" rel="tag">Kolbe Corp</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/back%20to%20school" rel="tag">back to school</a>,<a href="http://technorati.com/tags/learning%20for%20adults" rel="tag">learning for adults</a></div> <p></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <h6>Disclosures:&nbsp; Joan Koerber-Walker is chairman of the board of the <a href="http://azentrepreneurship.com/otef/" target="_blank">Opportunity Through Entrepreneurship Foundation</a> which hosts AZEC10, is a certified Kolbe Consultant, and may have received complimentary review copies of the books listed from the authors mentioned.</h6>