Tag Archives: Excitement

On the Power of Small Wins

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Legendary coach, John Wooden, wrote: “When you improve a little each day, eventually big things occur…. Don’t look for the quick, big improvement. Seek the small improvement one day at a time. That’s the only way it happens – and when … Continue reading →

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On Letting Go to Become What I Might Be

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Mike Reuter

“When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be” wrote Lao Tzu. It is in these beautiful and joyous moments of letting go that great leaders find the joy and excitement of renewal – the … Continue reading →

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There Can Be Miracles… When You Believe

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Mike Reuter

“There can be miracles when you believe” – these beautiful and inspiring words sung by Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey in their mix “When You Believe.” It happens in a belief, one that is multi-faceted in its composition: a belief … Continue reading →

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A Vigilant Mindset

Posted on June 11, 2017 by Mike Reuter

It is the great leaders’ daily ritual in the quiet of the morning – their mind goes through the day ahead: family responsibilities to take care of, personal to-do’s, business schedule, evening commitments (a late night ahead?), then home again. … Continue reading →

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The Joy of Edges

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Kurt Vonnegut wrote: “I want to stand as close to the edge without going over. Out on the edge you see all kinds of things you can’t see from the center.” This is the excitement, joy and passion that great leaders experience … Continue reading →

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Did He Have Passion?

Posted on October 11, 2015 by Mike Reuter

In the movie, Serendipity, we hear an inspiring and memorable quote: “You know the Greeks didn’t write obituaries. They only asked one question after a man died: ‘Did he have passion?’” While there is little evidence to confirm the validity that … Continue reading →

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Life Is a Do-It-Yourself Campaign

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Mike Reuter

In his recent article, The Key to Enlightened Selfishness, Phillip Humbert, leadership guru and motivator, writes:  “In the end, life is a do-it-yourself, for yourself (and for your loved ones) campaign.” He speaks of the hardships each generation endured, and … Continue reading →

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Brick Walls Are There for a Reason

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Mike Reuter

Randy Pausch, the inspirational college professor who shared his end of life journey and battle with pancreatic cancer in his memorable speech widely-known as The Last Lecture, said: “The brick walls are there for a reason. The brick walls are … Continue reading →

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Listen to the Beating of Your Heart

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Mike Reuter

An old Chinese proverb tells us:  “Do not mix the galloping of your horse, my knight, with the beating of your heart.” A passion for life and its infinite possibilities is the heartbeat of great leaders.  It fills them with … Continue reading →

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The Law of Curiosity

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Mike Reuter

In his book, “The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth,” John Maxwell shares his Law of Curiosity.  He writes: “Curious people possess a thirst for knowledge. They are interested in life, people, ideas, experiences, and events, and they live in a constant … Continue reading →

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