Tag Archives: Albert Einstein

On the Value of Connections

Posted on November 12, 2023 by Mike Reuter

“Learning is all about connections, and through our connections with unique people, we are able to gain a true understanding of the world around us, wrote Peter Senge. In Senge’s words, we find the essence of our journey as learners … Continue reading →

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On the Value of Experiential Learning

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Aristotle counsels, “For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them.” Joan Erikson builds on his profound words writing, “Wisdom is not what comes from reading great books. When it comes to … Continue reading →

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On the Gifts of Change

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Charles Darwin wrote, “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” His words hold the magical key to unlocking our own potential and possibilities as we navigate … Continue reading →

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On “What Is a Moment”

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Albert Einstein said, “The best preparation for the future is to live as if there were none.” A moment is a fleeting instance in time, a brief period that holds significance or captures our attention. It is a fragment of … Continue reading →

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On the Heart and Rational Mind

Posted on May 29, 2022 by Mike Reuter

Helen Keller wrote of the heart’s magic saying, “The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.” The heart holds the emotions and joys of who we are. It … Continue reading →

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On the Joy of Drawing Outside the Lines

Posted on April 17, 2022 by Mike Reuter

Albert Einstein wrote, “Live life to the fullest. You have to color outside the lines once in a while if you want to make your life a masterpiece. Laugh some every day. Keep growing, keep dreaming, keep following your heart. … Continue reading →

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On the Wonders of Opportunity

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Mike Reuter

In a recent blog post, John Maxwell speaks to great leaders about discovering the opportunities life offers. He quotes Albert Einstein, “In the middle of the difficulty lies opportunity.” Maxwell focuses on Einstein’s placement of where opportunity is found. It … Continue reading →

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Learnings from Pygmalion

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Mike Reuter

In his book, The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor reminds great leaders of the great learnings from the Roman poet, Ovid, in his story about Pygmalion. Pygmalion had the gift of looking at a piece of marble and seeing the sculpture … Continue reading →

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Never, Ever Give Up

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Mike Reuter

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will,” writes Mahatma Gandhi. Life is filled with challenges that sometimes test our fortitude, commitment and confidence. For a moment, we quietly reflect on what is not going … Continue reading →

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On Living a Life of ‘What Can Be’… the Joy of Imagination

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Robert F. Kennedy said, “Some people look at things as they are and ask, ‘Why?  I dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’” His words capture the essence of imagination. It is the magical key that allows you … Continue reading →

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