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The Power and Joy of Engagement – Walking Slowly Through the Crowd
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit,” wrote Aristotle. For great leaders, one of their greatest acts is that of serving… their selfless engagement with others that they may achieve their greatest … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Intelligence
Tagged Aristotle, Engagement, John Maxwell, Servant Leadership, Tony Robbins, Walking Slowly
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On Becoming a No-Limit Person
In his book, No Limits, John Maxwell shares his insights about becoming a no-limit person, one who continually and relentlessly pushes their limits to find their greatest potential. The three keys in his pursuit are awareness, giftedness and choices. He … Continue reading
Posted in Tools
Tagged Aristotle, Blindspots, John Maxwell, Knowing Yourself, limits, No-Limit Person, Potential, Self-Awareness, Sheryl Sandberg
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Training for Excellence
In his Harvard Business Review article, How the Navy SEALs Train for Leadership Excellence, Michael Schrage discusses the power of training as a magnificent complement to learning. It is important, he writes, “because real-world excellence requires more than commitment to … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Achievement, Adaptation, Ann Voskamp, Aristotle, Challenge, Michael Schrage, Repetition, Training
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On the Learning from the Critic’s Voice
John Wooden said: “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” Great leaders recognize the value of criticism. It provides them feedback on their words, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs – … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Andrews, Aristotle, Confidence, Criticism, Growth, John Wooden, Norman Vincent Peale, Opinion
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On Self-Knowledge
“Knowing yourself is the beginning of wisdom,” wrote Aristotle. Lao Tzu tells us: “He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.” And from the inscription in the forecourt of the Temple Apollo at Delphi we read: “Know thyself.” It is the starting point of the great leader’s learning … Continue reading
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Tagged Acceptance, Ann Landers, Aristotle, Delphi, Growth, Kahlil Gibran, Lao Tzu, Limit, Love, POEM, Purpose, Self
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