Tag Archives: Care

If Serving Is Below You, Leadership is Beyond You

Posted on May 17, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In their book, Servant Leadership in Action, Ken Blanchard and Renee Broadwell have collected an incredible collection of essays by prominent writers on the subject of servant leadership. Simon Sinek, in his essay, The Evolution of Servant Leadership, suggests that … Continue reading →

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On Being an Encourager

Posted on April 12, 2020 by Mike Reuter

George M. Adams wrote: “There are high spots in all our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement of someone else.” His words speak to the joyous power of encouragement. Encouragement is that magical gift that great … Continue reading →

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Peace and Love to You and Yours

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is that wonderful time of year again when the holiday spirit fills our mind and heart, and gently moves us away from the hectic pace of our lives… when we pause, reflecting in the quiet of our souls, and … Continue reading →

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The Giving Tree

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Sheldon Silverstein wrote a beautiful children’s picture book, The Giving Tree. It is the story of love between a boy and his friend, the tree. It is both a reminder and lesson for great leaders in the joy, value and … Continue reading →

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Peace and Love to You and Yours

Posted on December 23, 2018 by Mike Reuter

It is that wonderful time of year again when the holiday spirit fills our mind and heart, and gently moves us away from the hectic pace of our lives… when we pause, reflecting in the quiet of our souls, and … Continue reading →

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When You Care, You Change the World

Posted on August 12, 2018 by Mike Reuter

In his book, Leadership in my Rearview Mirror – Reflections from Vietnam, West Point and IBM, Jack Beach speaks about the importance that great leaders place on fostering a culture of caring within their organizations. He writes: “Leadership involves groups … Continue reading →

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Seeing Things as We Are

Posted on June 17, 2018 by Mike Reuter

“Our life is what our thoughts make it” wrote Marcus Aurelius. These are deeply profound words that give great leaders a moment of pause and reflection on those things that they treasure and value most. Sometimes it is the simplest … Continue reading →

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On the Power of a Simple Act of Kindness

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Mike Reuter

“Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around,” writes Leo Buscaglia.  It … Continue reading →

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Peace and Love to You and Yours

Posted on December 24, 2017 by Mike Reuter

It is that wonderful time of year again when the holiday spirit fills our mind and heart, and gently moves us away from the hectic pace of our lives… when we pause, reflect in the quiet of our souls and … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Feelings

Posted on June 25, 2017 by Mike Reuter

In his Inc. blog post, This Email From Elon Musk to Tesla Employees Is a Master Class in Emotional Intelligence, Justin Bariso shares a magnificent picture of a role model act of emotional intelligence, words and actions by Elon Musk. … Continue reading →

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