Author Archives: Mike Reuter

Happiness Is a Choice

Posted on March 26, 2023 by Mike Reuter
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On Our Greatness Within

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Mike Reuter

We all have something unique within us that we can bring forth to help us succeed. Whether it’s a skill, a passion, or a personality trait, we can harness our individual strengths to push through difficult times. As the poet, … Continue reading →

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On Standing Out and Being Remarkable

Posted on March 12, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In his article, Standing Out, Seth Godin discussed what it takes for great leaders to truly stand out from the crowd. By way of introduction, he speaks about the origin of sliced bread. The fact, he notes, is “That for … Continue reading →

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When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking

Posted on March 5, 2023 by Mike Reuter

A friend recently shared with me a beautiful poem, When You Thought I Wasn’t Looking, by Mary Korzan. It is written to her mother in a child’s words. She speaks of the simple experiences she observed, and how they impacted … Continue reading →

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On the Gifts of Challenges

Posted on February 26, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Martin Luther King Jr., said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” Challenges are an inevitable part of life. They … Continue reading →

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On Unconditional Love

Posted on February 19, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Elisabeth Kubler-Ross said, “The ultimate lesson all of us have to learn is unconditional love, which is not only for others but ourselves as well.” Oscar Wilde wrote, “To give and not expect return, that is what lies at the … Continue reading →

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On the Value of a Pause

Posted on February 12, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In his recent weekly note, Gary Burnison speaks of the power and need for reflection. He cites his colleague, Kevin Cashman, “Pause holds the creative power to reframe and refresh how we see ourselves—“our challenges, our capacities, our organizations, and … Continue reading →

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Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO – His Lesson on Empathy… His Interview Was Over

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In the University of Chicago Booth School of Business magazine article, Leadership Lessons from Satya Nadella, by Sandra Jones, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella shares his thoughts on the three attributes of great leaders “and why none of it matters without … Continue reading →

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Every Moment Matters

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In a year, there are 31,536,000 seconds. Each one of these precious moments is filled with the opportunity to grow, learn, love as life’s purpose and meaning is achieved. These moments are lived in the now in which we give … Continue reading →

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On the Value of “What Ifs”

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Mike Reuter

‘What ifs’ are viewed by some as stumbling blocks to action, concern about a road not taken, or the belief that they don’t matter and wouldn’t change anything. They become a continuing hesitancy in the search for something better, a … Continue reading →

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