I work with people who really value their values. They seek a clear understanding of their own values and principles. They work to develop a vision for their lives that reflects those values. They are committed to putting their values to work in tangible ways. They desire that as much of their lives as possible […]
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I grew up with a fairly external understanding of leadership. Leaders were people who lived somewhere else. They did not live where I lived, in rural Wisconsin, or when I lived there. I read books about leaders in history, and thought it must have been wonderful to have lived in such exciting, challenging times. I
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We are surrounded by things of intense beauty. Our world is full of amazing experiences; incredible sights and sounds, inspiring people, enticing tastes and aromas, sensations that sometimes overwhelm us. The air we breathe to stay alive is also permeated with the expectations of other people, with pain and frustration, with our own sense of
We begin at the beginning. What happens next depends on our focus and flexibility. Then, with effort and skill, and a lot of help, we accomplish what we set out to do. We achieve our goal, finish on time and under budget, keep our resolution, set a personal best. We meet our commitments, finish the
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When we think of the word “Leader,” most of us get a picture of someone in our head. We may think of someone who is confident, or articulate, or dynamic. We may think of someone who is nurturing, or compassionate, or dignified in the face of opposition. We may see someone who is insightful, or
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The Winter Solstice is the day each year with the shortest amount of daylight. Each year, the light grows shorter and the darkness lasts longer, until today. Even now, with our technologies to turn night into day and bring light into the darkness, the balance of light and darkness shapes our lives. I work with
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1. That person with a striking haircut, piercings, and tattoos really can help me learn how to us my new iPad, iPhone, and iMac. 2. I may be able to survive without caffeinated coffee. 3. There are people who are interested in listening to what I have to share with them. 4. Being kind is
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Discovering and growing into contemplation is one of the greatest joys of my life. Becoming contemplative changes everything for me, enriches my life beyond description, and helps me begin each day to be a stronger leader. Contemplation helps me learn to let go. Being contemplative is all about letting go of everything that distracts us.
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I wanted to learn more about my new friends who are developing the Can Van in San Francisco, and they agreed to answer a few of my questions. Here is the second of two parts: So, how will the van work? How will a craft brewery get you to come help them? We will bring the equipment
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I wanted to learn more about my new friends who are developing the Can Van in San Francisco, and they agreed to answer a few of my questions. Here is the first of two parts: Please tell me about how The Can Van began. Where did the idea come from? The idea originated when Jenn
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