Colorado should oppose the Clean Power Plan because it would raise electricity prices while stalling economic growth, writes Republican state Sen. Jerry Sonnenberg. CPP compliance is estimated to cost about $300 billion, and increased electricity prices could hurt low-income families that struggle to pay for food and medical care. "Until litigation is finished, [the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment] must desist in their CPP compliance efforts until the stay is lifted, the rule is finalized, and a clear goal for compliance plans is in hand," he writes.

A majority of residents in Washington state, Oregon and Idaho support crude-by-rail transport, according to a new poll sponsored by EarthFix of 1,200 people in the region. And safety appears to not to be a concern. "For the most part, people overwhelmingly thought railroads could be trusted to handle this," said John Horvick, director of research for DHM Research, which administered the poll.

Being first isn't always desirable when it comes to disruptive innovation, but you should be aware of new trends in the marketplace, Greg Satell writes. You can do this by creating an innovation unit and by giving your leadership team the training it needs to identify critical new ideas.

Business leaders need to tap into employees' dreams and aspirations to get them motivated to achieve big workplace goals, Ron Ashkenas writes. Once employees believe they can beat unbelievable odds or get excited about the corporate vision, they tend to put in maximum effort.

Spending too much of your time in your office is a sign you are getting off track, Hal Gregersen writes. You can correct this "leadership drift" by spending time observing others and how people are using your company's products, he writes. Also, start asking more questions and networking with people different from yourself.