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On the Mirror Within

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Mike Reuter

A mirror is more than a surface. It is an invitation. Each day it offers a quiet reminder that what we carry within shapes what we see without. Byron Katie wrote, “Everyone is a mirror image of yourself, your own … Continue reading →

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Energy Follows Intention

Posted on January 25, 2026 by Mike Reuter

There is a simple but powerful truth at work in our lives: where intention goes, energy flows. Our focus is never neutral. What we intentionally direct our thoughts and efforts toward begins to shape how we act, what we notice … Continue reading →

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The Anatomy of a Brave Question

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Mike Reuter

Voltaire wrote, “Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.” In every conversation, meeting or quiet moment of reflection, there lies a single question that holds the power to transform everything. It is not the safe question, the … Continue reading →

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On the Courageous Art of Saying No

Posted on October 5, 2025 by Mike Reuter

To say “yes” to everything dilutes our lives, scattering our energy across demands that do not serve our highest purpose. But to say “no”, courageously, lovingly and clearly is to honor what matters most. It is a sacred act of … Continue reading →

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On the Courage to Begin Again

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Mike Reuter

There are moments in life when the map we trusted disappears beneath our feet. Know that this is not the end. It is the place where a new road can begin. C.S. Lewis wrote, “You can’t go back and change … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Questions

Posted on June 1, 2025 by Mike Reuter

Tony Robbins once said, “Questions provide the key to unlocking our unlimited potential.” Within each question lies a doorway—not to answers alone, but to possibility. When we dare to ask not just what is but what could be, we step … Continue reading →

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AI’s Take on Leadership – A New Frontier of Possibility and Reality

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Reuter

About This Week’s Note: This week’s Three Minute Leadership note is longer than usual — and for an important reason. I encourage you, my friends, to take the extra time to read it. It is that insightful. As leaders navigating … Continue reading →

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On the Power and Value of Relationships – Expanding Horizons, Enriching Life

Posted on March 16, 2025 by Mike Reuter

Relationships are the magical threads that weave together the richness of our experiences, knowledge and purpose. They shape our perspectives, challenge our thinking and propel us beyond our perceived boundaries into new realms of possibility. Every person we meet holds … Continue reading →

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On Credibility – The Currency of Leadership and Life

Posted on February 23, 2025 by Mike Reuter

John Maxwell wisely said, “Credibility is a leader’s currency. With it, he or she is solvent; without it, he or she is bankrupt.” Indeed, credibility is not just a trait—it is the foundation upon which trust is built, relationships are strengthened and influence … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Decision-Making

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Mike Reuter

Graham Brown wrote, “Life is about choices. Some we regret, some we’re proud of. Some will haunt us forever. The message: we are what we chose to be.” Anthony Robbins counsels, “It’s in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.” Life is a … Continue reading →

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