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Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You
Don’t Let Life Just Happen to You A Different Setting, A Different Perspective I’ve come to believe that most people don’t stop growing because they get older. They stop growing…
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The life you live is a choice and you should strive to be balanced and happy. What’s the point of being successful if you can’t enjoy it with the people you care about. Sometime we back ourselves into unnecessary corners. When you are working, do your best maximize the value of your time for the benefit of the organization. When you are at home, be present and focused with your family and friends. Know the role you are playing in any given situation and do your best.
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Why Gratitude May Be the Most Underrated Leadership Trait
Why Gratitude May Be the Most Underrated Leadership Trait “Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has many—not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.”…
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Leadership Thought #330 – Real Joy Comes from Helping Others
It's too easy to get so caught up in our reality and forget about other people's needs, especially…
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Leadership Thought #329 – Never Settle for Mediocrity
Never settle for mediocrity in others or yourself. Greatness is a choice, although occasionally it can also choose…
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Leadership Thought #327 – Avoid What’s Not Good For You
I am not saying that everything should feel good. Life does involve a certain amount of stress, hard…
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Leadership Thought #326 – Daily Habits Make A Difference
A career and life are just a series of interconnected days. Success comes about by developing constructive daily…
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Leadership Thought #324 – Never Give Up!
I attended a youth soccer game and a professional hockey game this weekend and it was interesting to…
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Leadership Thought #322 – It Has To Be About More Than Just Money
The most successful business owners I know are focused on building great companies and/or fulfilling an important mission…
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Leadership Thought #320 – People Only Make You Feel Small If You Let Them
We cannot control what people say or do, but we can control how we respond to it. It's…
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Leadership Thought #316 – Manage Your Fears
Don't let fear rule your life. Don't let others use fear as a tool to manipulate you. I…
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Leadership Thought #311 – Both Time and Relationships Are Finite
Love means accepting the other person for who they are and not trying to mold or change them…
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Leadership Thought #310 – Experience It, Then Let It Go
Letting go is a critical part of the journey. You cannot change the past; even yesterday is beyond…
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Leadership Thought #298 – Avoid Wallowing In the Darkness
What we focus on expands. If all your energy is channeled into negative thinking, don't be surprised if…
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Leadership Thought #295 – Embrace Being Human
I often worry about people who read too many self-help books and/or set lofty expectations for themselves based…
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Leadership Thought #287 – People Come and Go in Your Life and That’s Okay
Very few people are meant to take the full journey with you in life. Sometimes you outgrow people,…
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Leadership Thought #284 – How Do You End Your Day?
Ideally a person would want to use their time well and be highly productive and effective. They wouldn't…
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Leadership Thought #283 – The Importance of Time Off
I've always found it fascinating that the Germans and Scandinavians, who are regularly considered near the top of…
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Leadership Thought #279 – Be Mindful About What Motivates You
We all need to be honest with ourselves about what motivates us and the cost/benefit of this behavior.…
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Leadership Thought #277 – Be There For The Other People In Your Life
You don't always have to take center stage. Sometimes it's just as important to play a supporting role…
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Leadership Thought #274 – New Isn’t Always Better But It Is Reality
It is interesting that as we age, many of us become less willing to embrace change. At some…
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Leadership Thought #272 – Family First, Everything Else Follows
We've all heard the saying that when someone is near the end of their life, they don't look…
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Leadership Thought #270 – Belief In Something Bigger
I don't often write about spiritual or faith issues in my blog because for the most part I…
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Leadership Thought #269 – All Things Must Pass
Whether we like it or not, "all things must pass." Everything has a beginning and an end. As…
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Leadership Thought #266 – Approach Each Day Like It Matters (Because It Does)
Life is built one day at a time. We live from moment to moment. Keep this in mind…
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Leadership Thought #264 – Vulnerability Doesn’t Equal Weakness
All of life is lived on an emotional continuum. To ignore this fact won't work in the long…
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Leadership Thought #262 – What’s The “One Thing” That Would Make All the Difference?
Contrary to popular belief, each of us actively shapes our own destiny. We reach the destination we work…
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Leadership Thought #260 – Happiness IS Right Around The Corner
Never forget that every day begins with a beautiful sunrise. I read a book once (unfortunately, I forgot…
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Leadership Thought #258 – Are You Prepared For The Unexpected?
I'm fond of the Yiddish saying, "Man plans, God laughs..." As much as we can hope to create…
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Leadership Thought #257 – Not Everything Is Meant To Be Easy
I often think many of us are under the misconception that life is supposed to be easier than…
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Leadership Thought #256 – Don’t Ignore The Danger Signs
Do not ignore danger signs with your body, your relationships, or your work. If something doesn't feel right,…
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Leadership Thought #255 – Managing Through Adversity
Some of us will achieve success that surpasses our expectations, while others will, regrettably, endure the painful consequences…
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Leadership Thought #253 – Fight The “Black Cloud” Mentality
Self-confidence and self-belief do matter. Your mental attitude and emotional resilience greatly influence your success and happiness. While…
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