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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…
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Thank You, Mikel Arteta: A Leadership Lesson Acknowledged by a Lifelong Arsenal Fan
Thank You, Mikel: A Leadership Lesson Acknowledged by a Lifelong Arsenal Fan I have been an Arsenal fan since 1971. I was…
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Theme: Leading in A Chaotic Environment
Uncertainty is no longer a passing challenge—it is a permanent condition. Organizations that resist change risk becoming irrelevant, while those that embrace…
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Where Have Our Leaders Gone?
Leaders: Something Feels Deeply Unsettled in Our Society Today. You can hear it in conversations at work, see it in headlines, and…
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The CEO as Chief Resilience Officer
The CEO as Chief Resilience Officer: Why the Future Belongs to the Steady and Adaptable CEOs are no longer expected to simply…
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The Obstacle Is The Way: Perception, Action, and Will
These sources provide summaries of Ryan Holiday's book, "The Obstacle Is The Way," which draws heavily on Stoic philosophy. The core message across…
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Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It
By appreciating the present, living authentically, finding happiness in simple pleasures, embracing mortality, navigating life's absurdities with humor, practicing detachment, embracing forgiveness,…
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Look in the Mirror, Not Out the Window
It's not an intricate formula; it's relatively simple, albeit not easy. Instead of looking out the window each morning, wondering what should…
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Greater Good Science Center: Information On How to Build A Meaningful Life
The Science Behind Well-Being and Leadership There’s a growing realization among leaders that performance isn’t just about strategy, execution, or even talent.…
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The Obstacle Is The Way
The Obstacle Is the Way is a manual for tough seasons. See clearly, act wisely, and strengthen your will. You don’t have…
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Spontaneous Happiness
Work and life pull hard. If you’re not careful, stress, screens, and poor rhythms chip away at your energy and outlook. Spontaneous…
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What the US Army can teach us about building resilient teams
When I started my own business, I wanted to be a pioneer. I wanted to be at the forefront of creating something…
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The postpandemic board agenda: Redefining corporate resilience
Faced with a global crisis in 2020, board directors and executives reported a renewed focus on corporate resilience in our latest McKinsey…
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Tal Ben-Shahar
A Positive Psychology and Happiness Studies Education Platform TalBenShahar.com is the official website of Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a teacher, author, speaker, and…
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Authentic Happiness
A Positive Psychology and Well-Being Research Platform Authentic Happiness is a positive psychology and well-being platform developed by the Positive Psychology Center…
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Five Perspectives on Succeeding In Uncertainty
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The Key To Being A Successful Leader? It’s Adaptability
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When “Grin and Bear It” Isn’t the Right Answer
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The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
The Last Lecture – Randy Pausch Some books are written to teach. This one was written because there was no more time…
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The Adversity Paradox
Griswell doesn’t romanticize struggle. He makes it clear—adversity can break you, stall you, or strengthen you. The difference comes down to how…
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Grit
This book doesn’t dismiss talent. It reframes it. Because over time, the people who succeed are not always the most gifted. They…
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Manuscript Found in Accra by Paulo Coelho
Chapter 1 – I would so like to begin by writing: “Now that I am at the end of my life, I…
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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 are blessed in certain…
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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 is no such thing…
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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 or dreams. Success isn't…
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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 up people get over…
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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 important to know where…
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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 watch how both groups…
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Leadership Thought #289 – Talent Is Never Enough
You need more than talent to succeed as a leader. You will have lead when it's hard not just when it's easy.…
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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 believe these are personal…