Tag Archives: Growth

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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Great Results Don’t Mean You Are the Best – The Value of the “Soft Stuff”

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Mike Reuter

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 →

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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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A Space to Grow

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Mike Reuter

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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Rising Above the Need to Be Needed

Posted on September 16, 2018 by Mike Reuter

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 →

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The Five Questions of Life

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Mike Reuter

Thomas Berger wrote: “The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” Great leaders understand the value of questions and the learning they bring to themselves and those whom they serve. The questions generate curiosity, inspire … Continue reading →

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