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Tag Archives: Aristotle
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
Posted in Emotional Intelligence
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
Posted in Emotional Intelligence
Tagged Acceptance, Ann Landers, Aristotle, Delphi, Growth, Kahlil Gibran, Lao Tzu, Limit, Love, POEM, Purpose, Self
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