Category Archives: Perspective

Opening one’s eyes, mind and heart to new possibilities… dreaming and imagining the impossible

On the Gift of Self-Confidence

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Reuter

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there” wrote Theodore Roosevelt. His words capture the critical importance of self-confidence in the great leaders’ journey. It is this that creates the mirror to others of who we are and of what we … Continue reading →

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Seeing and Believing

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In a recent blog post, Seth Godin writes, “They say that seeing is believing. But it might be more true that believing leads to seeing. It’s often easier to discover the truth if we believe it’s there in the first … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Value of Life’s Obstacles and Challenges

Posted on June 20, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In his Daily Discipline blog, Brian Kight reminds great leaders of the great value of obstacles and challenges for growth and learning . He writes: “Obstacles are not to be resented. Challenges are not to be feared. They are opportunities … Continue reading →

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I Wish You Enough

Posted on April 25, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Best wishes! Wishing you a bright and colorful future in which all your dreams come true… all the best! Words and wishes for the best in people’s lives. They are our expressions of our greatest hopes for joy, happiness and … Continue reading →

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The Magic of the Countdown

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Zig Ziglar speaks to great leaders about commitment writing, “Most people who fail in their dream fail, not from lack of ability, but from lack of commitment.” Commitment transforms your hopes and promises into realities. In his blog post, The … Continue reading →

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There Is Always More Than One Answer

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Raymond Feist writes, “Never accept the proposition that just because a solution satisfies a problem, that it must be the only solution.” A one-only solution mindset is limiting to the great leader’s choices and selections. Challenges and opportunities can be … Continue reading →

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Great Leaders SEE Things Differently

Posted on February 21, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In his recent blog post, Leaders SEE things DIFFERENTLY, Ryan Walter, former professional ice hockey center, Stanley Cup winner, motivational speaker and author, writes of the power and magic of SEEing in the lives of great leaders. He begins with … Continue reading →

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The Magnificence of Leadershifts

Posted on January 3, 2021 by Mike Reuter

A part of the excitement and joy in the daily life of great leaders is their continuing drive to go beyond the familiarity, peace and quiet of their comfort zone to stretch themselves to find something more – to do … Continue reading →

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On Joys Awaiting Beyond Our Perceived Limits

Posted on December 6, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Great leaders awake each morning filled with joy and wonder of what they will bring to the new day. Never do they wake up for the day to be mediocre… something for which they would simply settle to remain what … Continue reading →

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This Is Water

Posted on November 8, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In his Commencement Speech to the Kenyon College Class of 2005, David Foster Wallace reminds great leaders of the negative impact that their current world view may be having on seeing new possibilities. With hectic and sometimes frenetic schedules, new … Continue reading →

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