It is easy for us to let our possibilities carry us away. We each have vast reserves of untapped potential. We can accomplish whatever we set our minds to do. One person can change the world in significant ways. We can make a difference; we can make things better. It is important for us to […]
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My friend Rachel Borsch appreciates the value of introspection and reflection, especially for leaders. She is a deep, clear thinker who incorporates introspection into her daily life, and who recognizes the tangible benefits of reflection for leaders. Rachel is a Human Resources advisor who works with people on issues related to healthy spiritual diversity and
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Leadership is about making choices. The choices we make in the United States today will decide who will lead and represent us in the near future. Today is a big day for choices. We will elect the President and Vice President for the next four years, the members of the House of Representatives for the
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The November I have planned is outside the mainstream. We are already deep into the holiday season. The Halloween store in Pasadena opened in July. There were displays of Christmas decorations on sale in September. It is a struggle for some people to get their Halloween decorations up, then taken down, and get their Christmas
Mary Ann Reilly is a friend of mine. She is one of those people whose words you want to repeat to everyone else. She sees and hears things that other people miss, which is helpful for her as an artist and educator. Mary Ann has had a very exciting week. Born in Ireland, she lives
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Leadership is about dealing with challenges. Some challenges are nearly overwhelming, like a hurricane hundreds of miles across. Some challenges are smaller, like the barking dog next door, the person who really gets on your nerves, the final detail that stands between you and a mutually beneficial agreement. The one thing that all challenges share
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I believe in the power of connection. We are drawn to connect. Before we realize it, we begin awakening to our deeper selves. We know there is more to us than meets the eye, more to life than existence, and we struggle to connect with this hidden depth. As we recognize and appreciate our authentic
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I love a good story. The stories I love the most are about security and risk. People leave somewhere safe and secure, taking risks and making new discoveries. Accepting the challenge, leaving where we are comfortable, taking the risk is how we learn and grow. Some of the stories are about physical journeys. People leave
I used to believe that knowing was much more important than learning, especially for a leader. Learning by Studying I saw leaders as people who had the right answers and shared them with other people. If I wanted to be a leader, I needed to find the answers so I would not be found wanting.
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I do not enjoy dressing up. One of my career goals now is never to need to wear a tie again. It is not the only reason I moved to Southern California, but it certainly helped. My challenges with dressing up stem from childhood. When I was a boy “dressing up” meant being physically uncomfortable.
