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Keepers of the Flame – The Unexpected Gift of Saying Yes
Keepers of the Flame – The Unexpected Gift of Becoming a Vistage Chair As I write this, I’m somewhere around 35,000 feet…
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A Weekend At A Friendship Retreat – Short Story
Short Story – A Weekend At A Friendship Retreat Some weekends come and go. This one is meant to change you. The Circle…
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Ralph Waldo Emerson’s Essay on Friendship
"There are two elements that go to the composition of friendship, each so sovereign that I can detect no superiority in either,…
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Everything has a Beginning, Middle, and End; Farewell to Bambi
Every farewell in life serves as a reminder of life's fragility and inherent beauty. While Bambi's physical presence has faded, her spirit…
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Our Relationships End Up Being Tested When They’re Under Pressure
When everything is going smoothly, maintaining good professional relationships becomes effortless. Celebrating successes, engaging in small talk during breaks, and collaborating harmoniously…
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Happy Holidays 2013!
Every year, I have fun reading holiday books, looking for excerpts from writings that reflect my feelings about the season. This is…
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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 works and was recently revisiting…
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Leadership Thought #384 – How Strong Are Your Relationships?
If we are honest with ourselves, most of our relationships in life are out of convenience or due to necessity. Typically these…
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Leadership Thought #350 – Cultivate Meaningful Friendships
I was in a meeting with a group of leaders the other day, and after being prompted by a question, most of…
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Leadership Thought #336 – What’s Important In Life?
I've always thought that the whole concept of work-life balance is a bit of an illusion. It's difficult for me to imagine…
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Leadership Thought #318 – Be More Friendly
Life goes much more smoothly if you view part of the journey as building positive relationships. This doesn't mean everyone becomes a…
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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, lose the interpersonal connection…
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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 for someone else. We…
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Leadership Thought #225 – Enjoy The Success of Others
It's disheartening to see how petty, judgmental, jealous and critical we can be of other people. This is especially true when someone…
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Daily Leadership Thought #177 – Be There For Other People
The secret to happiness has always been through giving, not getting. There are few things more important than being there for other…
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Daily Leadership Thought #151 – It’s All About Relationships
Whether it's at work or at home, we should all strive to cultivate friendships and support one another along the way. The road can…
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Daily Leadership Thought #146 – Your Inner Circle
Take stock of the people you spend the most time with, both personally and professionally. Make a conscious choice to maximize the…
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Song of the Weekend: “Better Things” by Ray Davies
Ray Davies offers a message that transcends any specific moment—whether it’s the end of a relationship, a tough season in life, or…
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Daily Leadership Thought #84 – People Can Be A Bridge to Your Future Happiness
It's easy to get comfortable with who we are and what we know. Building new relationships can seem like hard work in…
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What My Dog Taught Me
I have only ever really been a "dog" person when it comes to pets. They are a unique animal that enhances our…
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Happy Holidays 2010!
I sincerely hope your homes are filled with love, friendship and joy this holiday season. And, in the midst of all the…