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On the Value and Joy of Challenging Yourself

Posted on February 7, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In his recent blog, Challenge Yourself, John Maxwell suggests to great leaders that they go beyond the daily challenges they receive from others and challenge themselves. He says: “You know your strengths. You know your dreams. You know your heart. … Continue reading →

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Belief’s Magical Key to Your Greatest Potential

Posted on January 24, 2021 by Mike Reuter

“What potential is lying dormant in you that could be released if you chose to believe in yourself and your abilities?” asks Jack Canfield in his book, The Success Principles. Believing in yourself is the magical key you hold to … Continue reading →

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On Promises

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Lou Holtz said: “Don’t promise more that you can deliver, but always deliver more than you promise.” A promise creates expectation, hope and anticipation. It is a verbal commitment to someone with your name behind it. It creates trust in … Continue reading →

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On the Value of Storytelling

Posted on November 22, 2020 by Mike Reuter

John Kotter speaks to the power and importance of stories writing: “Over the years I have become convinced that we learn best – and change – from hearing stories that strike a chord within us…. Those in leadership positions who … Continue reading →

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You Don’t Get Paid for the Hour; You Get Paid for the Value You Bring to the Hour

Posted on October 18, 2020 by Mike Reuter

William Shakespeare wrote that nothing is “good or bad, but thinking makes it so.” What we see in our mind’s eye is what we get.  We are the master or the slave of our thoughts.  We can choose to live … Continue reading →

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First Impression… One Chance

Posted on October 4, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Great leaders understand the value and importance of first impressions in business, professional or personal relations. The phrase, “You only get one chance,” is one they know well. In his recent blog post, One at a Time, Over and Over, … Continue reading →

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On the Importance of Culture and Its Impact – the Roots That Ensure the Harvest

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Louis Gerstner, former Chairman of the Board and CEO of IBM, said: “I came to see that culture isn’t just one aspect of the game. It is the game.” Jon Gordon, in his weekly newsletter, shares his 14 Thoughts on … Continue reading →

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Learnings from Sisyphus

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Greek mythology’s Sisyphus was punished for his deeds by being forced to spend eternity rolling a huge boulder up a hill only to have it roll down every time as it neared the top. While not for eternity, great leaders … Continue reading →

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On the Joy of Creativity

Posted on August 30, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Writing on the joy of creativity, Dr. Seuss tells great leaders: “Think left and think right, and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.” It is that magical power we hold … Continue reading →

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On Choices… the Hinges of Destiny

Posted on August 23, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Every step in life’s journey involves a choice. Every choice determines our future direction. Every choice has consequences. Denis Waitley captures this beautifully writing: “A sign of wisdom and maturity is when you come to terms with the realization that … Continue reading →

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