The work I do flows out of who I am. It has taken me a long time to find the work that draws me into it. I have started off in so many directions, trying this and trying that. I learn the lessons of the past, exploring and discover my personal path. Each day is […]
I believe that each of us has the potential to be a leader. Each of us can do the work it takes to build essential leadership skills. Our leadership will not look the same as everyone else’s. Each of us will lead in unique ways. There are at least three things that are essential to
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We live in an amazing world filled with wonders. It is easy for us to be captivated by the beauty and intricacy all around us. We are dazzled by the stars in the night sky, the distant horizon of the ocean, the clouds on the mountains. We can be overwhelmed by the warmth of the sun
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There was a long time when I believed that I chose the work I did. One of my deepest, lifelong values is justice. I went to school, deciding what to study to move in the direction I had set for myself. After school, I submitted resumes and interviewed for positions. Each job was a revelation.
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Happy April Fools’ Day! It is important, before we each launch our elaborately planned practical jokes, to makes sure we remember the importance of fools. Fools have a long history as privileged people of responsibility. Throughout their history, fools have held a protected position in royal and noble households. They had license not only to
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It is the fourth weekend of Lent. Easter morning is only three weeks away. We notice we are leaning forward. We want to put Lent behind us and celebrate. We begin to long for familiar symbols of new life and Spring. We want to feel comfortable again. It tells us a great deal about ourselves
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It is easy for us to think in terms of finding the balance between our work and the rest of our lives. We want to use our time well. We do not want to waste a minute, or miss a moment. We believe that every day is important, and we want to fill them with
Our understanding of leadership is based on what our senses tell us is important. When we look at leadership, we tend to see external qualities. We believe that a leader who makes more money is a better leader than one who makes less. We assume that someone who leads a large organization is a better
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The one thing most people know about Lent is that you choose to stop doing something. Some people take a break from social media, some people stop drinking coffee or alcohol. The big question is What are you giving up? Many of us are not very clear about why we are depriving ourselves. There have been
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I was told that work was supposed to be hard. You knew it was “work” because you would not be doing it unless someone was paying you for it. Work was not intended to feel good; it was intended to be productive. I was told that the reward for working was financial. Work was very
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