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Tag Archives: Effort
The Keys of Confidence: Talent or Effort?
In their book, The Confidence Code, authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman share with great leaders their thoughts on the critical difference between talent and effort. They write: “Making a distinction between talent and effort is critical. If we believe that somehow we’re given … Continue reading
Posted in Mosaic, Tools
Tagged Belief, Claire Shipman, Confidence, Control, Effort, Ezra Pound, Improvement, Katty Kay, Mastery, Talent
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The Leader as Architect
Jim Rohn writes: “Whatever good things we build end up building us.” A friend shared a story which captures the role of great leaders as architects of their magnificent lives. An elderly carpenter was ready to retire. He told his employer-contractor of his plans … Continue reading
The Spark and the Grind
George Bernard Shaw speaks to great leaders of creativity in these words: “Imaginations is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine, and at last, you create what you will.” In his mesmerizing new book, The … Continue reading
Posted in Fulfillment
Tagged Effort, Erik Wahl, George Bernard Shaw, Imagination, Joy, Mark Twain, Passion
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Turning Passion on Its Head
In his recent blog post, Turning Passion on Its Head, Seth Godin suggests a shift in focus from doing what we love to loving what we do. Instead of, “do what you love,” perhaps the more effective mantra for the … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective
Tagged Connection, Depth, Effort, Focus, Service, Seth Godin, Steve Jobs, Value
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The Law of Small Differences
In his recent blog, Philip Humbert, author and motivational speaker, shares his Law of Small Differences. It is the small differences in ordinary things that make extraordinary leaders. It is they who put in that little extra time and effort to accomplish … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Accomplishment, Commitment, Concentration, Difference, Effort, Focus, Perfection, Philip Humbert, Time
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