Tag Archives: Growth

On Opening Our Eyes to New Beginnings

Posted on November 5, 2023 by Mike Reuter

“I close my eyes to old ends, and open my heart to new beginnings,” wrote Nick Frederickson. His words beautifully capture the essence of embracing change, renewal, and personal growth. We see life as an incredible journey, one filled with … Continue reading →

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On the Temporary Surrender of Security

Posted on July 23, 2023 by Mike Reuter

Gail Sheehy wrote, “Growth demands a temporary surrender of security.” Our pursuit of personal growth and development often necessitates stepping outside our comfort zones and embracing uncertainty. It is in these moments of surrendering our security that we embark on … Continue reading →

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You Cannot Give What You Do Not Have

Posted on October 23, 2022 by Mike Reuter

In his podcast, The Law of Intentionality, John Maxwell speaks of the critical importance of intentionality in the great leaders’ journey of continued growth and learning. He beautifully captures the importance of growth in the great leaders’ life saying: “You … Continue reading →

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On Good, Better, Best… the Great Leader’s Unending Journey to Greatness

Posted on January 17, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Good, better, best – beautiful stepping stones in the great leader’s continuing growth and development. Each step is both a beginning and ending point, a movement from the ‘as is’ to the ‘what can be’. The ‘best’, itself, is not … Continue reading →

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Reflecting Back and Living Forward

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Mike Reuter

These were the promises and excitement that filled the hearts and souls of great leaders as 2020 began: another year of exciting growth, magnificent achievements and the realization of their dreams and purpose’s purpose.  The great leaders pause now to … Continue reading →

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There Are No Ordinary Moments

Posted on December 29, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In Dan Millman’s book, The Peaceful Warrior, he tells of his personal journey of self-discovery.  One of his great learnings happened by accident following one of his t’ai chi practices.  During his exercise, his motions were fluid and purposeful.  His mind … Continue reading →

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Because You Are Still Growing

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In his book, The Sower’s Seeds, Brian Cavanaugh tells the story of Sir Edmund Hillary as a reminder to great leaders of the power of their commitment and steadfastness in achieving their life’s goals and purpose. Sir Edmund Hillary was … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Arrow

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is said that to launch an arrow it needs to be first pulled back before it can soar. In this simple metaphor, great leaders see the immeasurable value of stepping back before moving forward as they undertake another part … Continue reading →

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A Life Built on Challenge

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is inevitable that the lives of great leaders are filled with great challenges. Albert Camus speaks to great leaders of those moments: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” These … 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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