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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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Thought Provoking Quotes From Dr. Gordon Livingston
I have always been a fan of Dr. Gordon Livingston and his four books: Too Soon Old, Too…
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Leadership Thought #452 – 4 Things to Get You Through Tough Times
Our individual curve is rarely always upward sloping, and not everything comes easily for us. Sure, some people…
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Quotations from Ralph Waldo Emerson
I wanted to do something different with this blog. I am a huge fan of Ralph Waldo Emerson's literary…
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Leadership Thought #451 – Beware Of Being Put On A Pedestal
Beware of putting yourself or anyone up on a pedestal. There are right ways and wrong ways to…
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Leadership Thought #450 – Spend Your Time Wisely
I have always liked the idea as viewing your time similar to currency. You get to decide how…
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Leadership Thought #449 – Are You Moving Forward Or Being Held Back?
There is a famous saying: "If you aren't moving forward, then you're heading backward." I completely agree. There…
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Leadership Thought #445 – How We Transition…
We never know what life will put in our path along the way. Occasionally, our transitions are predictable,…
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Leadership Thought #441 – Keep Pressing Forward
Life rewards persistence. Too many people give up too soon and never get to fully realize their potential…
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Leadership Thought #439 – It’s Okay To Disagree
Not only is it okay to disagree, but it should be encouraged. Our democracy is partially founded upon…
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Leadership Thought #437 – Why Can’t You Sleep?
The brain is a powerful and complex organ, often referred to as the muscle of thought. You cannot…
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Leadership Thought #436 – Are You Aligned With Your Values And Priorities?
I have often heard it said that "if you want to know what a person truly values, pay…
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Leadership Thought #435 – In Life And Business, There Are Winners and Losers
I know it's not a popular opinion to hold in social and intellectual circles these days, but life does…
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Leadership Thought #434 – Life Can Change In An Instant!
We all know that we meet the same end, but we usually don't know when or why. Most…
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Selected Quotes On Life and Success By Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ralph Waldo Emerson is one of my favorite writers. It is hard to box him into any one…
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Birthday Greetings – Thoughts on Life – 2013
I typically ask my friends and clients to share some wisdom about life on their birthdays. I am…
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Interview With Sir Richard Branson
I have always been a fan of Sir Richard Branson. He has so much wisdom to share but…
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Leadership Thought #430 – Be True To Your Emotions And Allow Others To Share Their Truth With You
In my line of work, you know you have tapped into a genuine problem when you encounter disproportionate…
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Leadership Thought #429 – Concern For Our Kids…
I'm very concerned about the artificial reality we are creating for kids today. Everyone gets a medal or…
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Leadership Thought #428 – There Will Always Be Naysayers; Move Forward Anyway!
Never let others talk you into mediocrity and out of success. Instead of just focusing on obvious obstacles like…
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Leadership Thought #427 – Weakness Is Infectious (and Dangerous)
At the risk of sounding like an old codger (which I am not), I can't believe how worked…
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Leadership Thought #417 – Monday Mornings Shouldn’t Bum You Out
I know quite a few people who start feeling depressed on Sunday night simply because they must go…
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Happy Thanksgiving 2012!
There are only a few days a years when we are all encouraged to step back and reflect…
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Leadership Thought #414 – An Important Life Lesson – What Next?
Of course, it is important to be "present" in whatever you are doing and experiencing. However, it's equally…
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Leadership Thought #410 – 22 Things You Could Do Wrong Today
We are all a work in progress; sometimes we get things wrong. We also know that life is…
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Leadership Thought #408 – Live Your Core Purpose and Personal Priorities
Several years ago, one of my Vistage groups was fortunate to have Randy Peeters speak to us about personal core purpose.…
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Leadership Thought #406 – Be Open To Possibilities
A strange thing happens to us as we age. We become more risk adverse and less open to…
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Leadership Thought #398 – You Need To Run The Race To Win It
One of the things I admire most about Olympic athletes is that they commit to being the best…
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Leadership Thought #397 – Vacations Matter
I've always felt that vacations should be mandatory. Everyone needs some time away from work to recharge and reflect.…
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Leadership Thought #395 – First, You Have to Believe in Yourself
I've met many talented people through the years who struggle with self-confidence and low self-esteem. I don't know…
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Leadership Thought #393 – Don’t Succumb to Temptation
The more success you have the more temptations will come your way. It's easy to start to think…
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