No player is an island

The phrase “no man is an island” may be something you’ve heard before. It originates from a poem or meditation from John Donne, an English poet, priest and a major representative of the metaphysical poets of the time. Here’s the original poem; “All mankind is of one author, and is one volume; when one man …

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[GUEST POST] “What is my motivation?” – Getting everyone on the same page

It seems like there are a lot of guilds and groups that are starting to feel comfortable in the 5man heroics and are starting to turn their attention to some organized raiding. For people who are organizing such a group, I would like to share something that I wish I had known when I started …

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Tough Call: Time vs Talent

In this week’s Tough Call, raid diagnostician Viktory examines the job of roster evaluation for leaders and the factors you should consider. There are three archetypes of raiders. Each archetype has its own benefits and drawbacks. The challenge comes in recognizing them and understanding how to deal with each type.

Raid Leading 101: Starting your Roster

**Forgive the absence of last week’s post. I got “blessed” by a crazy work schedule that had me away from my desk a lot. Don’t forget that if there’s anything you’d like to discuss or see in a RL101 post, you can always email me** So, you’ve made the choice between 10 and 25. You …

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