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Tag Archives: Growth
There Are No Ordinary Moments
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
Posted in Moments
Tagged Allegory, Attention, Dan Millman, Focus, Growth, Moment, Ordinary
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Because You Are Still Growing
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
Posted in Tools
Tagged Brian Cavanaugh, Challenge, Failure, Greatness, Growth, Perseverance, Simon Sinek, Sir Edmund Hillary
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Lessons from an Arrow
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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Tagged Allegory, Destiny, Experience, Growth, Henry David Thoreau, Reflection
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A Life Built on Challenge
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
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Albert Camus, Challenge, Character, Enthusiasm, Growth, Inspiration, Martin Luther King Jr., Michele Leonard, Opportunity, Passion, Purpose
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The Preciousness of a Moment
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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Tagged Change, Dalai Lama, Dr. Seuss, Growth, Leo Buscaglia, Live, Mahatma Gandhi, Passion, Potential, Purpose, Recognition
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Great Results Don’t Mean You Are the Best – The Value of the “Soft Stuff”
In his recent blog post, But Are You Doing Your Work?, Seth Godin reminds great leaders that their work is more than simply achieving a goal. He writes: “A doctor might think her job is to cure diseases. But, in … Continue reading
Posted in Beyond, Tools
Tagged Ernest Hemingway, Expectation, Focus, Goal, Growth, Quality, Seth Godin
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On the Value and Joy of Challenge
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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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Challenge, Change, Courage, Growth, Jerry Buccino, Mark Twain, Resilience, Risk
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A Space to Grow
In a quote often ascribed to Victor Frankl, great leaders find one of the most powerful spaces in their life’s journey: “Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In … Continue reading
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Tagged Caroline Myss, Choice, Decision-Making, Emotion, Growth, Power, Self, Victor Frankl
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Rising Above the Need to Be Needed
In his blog post, How to Inspire Others to Fly, Dan Rockwell shares his thoughts on “what makes helping helpful” in the great leaders’ development of those whom they serve. His message and conclusion is: “Effective helping includes rising above … Continue reading
