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Choosing a Mindset Opened by Wonder
Bruce Lipton writes, “Your perspective is always limited by how much you know. Expand your knowledge and you will transform your mind.” Our choices for expanding our knowledge are shaped by our view and understanding of the world that has … Continue reading
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Tagged Aristotle, Arthur Schopenhauer, Beliefs, Bruce Lipton, Buddha, Diversity, Dreams, Gerry Spence, limits, Perspective, Stephen Covey, Vision
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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
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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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