Tag Archives: Change

On the Joy of Transitions

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Maya Angelou writes: “We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve its beauty.” It is in the butterfly’s life journey to grow and develop into something more with change … Continue reading →

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On the Importance of Culture and Its Impact – the Roots That Ensure the Harvest

Posted on September 13, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Louis Gerstner, former Chairman of the Board and CEO of IBM, said: “I came to see that culture isn’t just one aspect of the game. It is the game.” Jon Gordon, in his weekly newsletter, shares his 14 Thoughts on … Continue reading →

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Who Will You Be Today?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In his blog post, Daily Discipline, Brian Kight writes of No More Waiting. He reminds great leaders that each day is another building block, another step, in achieving their outstanding life’s purpose and meaning. It is not just another day. … 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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On Magical Beginnings and Endings

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Mike Reuter

”What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet” wrote Anne Frank. Thousands of new beginnings and endings are yet to come in the lives of great leaders. They will … Continue reading →

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The Preciousness of a Moment

Posted on July 28, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Leo Buscaglia wrote: “Life lived for tomorrow will always be just a day away from being realized.” The Dalai Lama complements his words saying: “There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called … Continue reading →

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On the Value and Joy of Challenge

Posted on June 30, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Mark Twain tells great leaders: “The ability to find solutions to life’s challenges is what makes us grow as a person.” Leaders emerge from and grow from challenges. Greater strength and determination are the natural outcomes of these challenges/trials. Challenges … Continue reading →

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What You Think Is Who You Are

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Mike Reuter

John Maxwell, in his book, No Limits, writes about “Thinking Capacity – Your Ability to Think Effectively.” He tells the story of his father, who in his early life during the Depression, worked for three wealthy people in their town. … Continue reading →

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Change Is Nature

Posted on April 14, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In a recent Holstee Reflection blog, Dave Radparvar shares the story of Remy from the Pixar film, Ratatouille. In it, great leaders are reminded of the living presence of change as part of their life and the world in which … Continue reading →

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On Reflection – Turning Experience into Insight

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“Reflection is what turns experience into insight” says John Maxwell in his end-of-year blog post as he encourages great leaders to pause in their life to prepare for the coming year. It is a time to look back on what … Continue reading →

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