Tag Archives: Henry David Thoreau

Satya Nadella, Microsoft CEO – His Lesson on Empathy… His Interview Was Over

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In the University of Chicago Booth School of Business magazine article, Leadership Lessons from Satya Nadella, by Sandra Jones, Microsoft CEO, Satya Nadella shares his thoughts on the three attributes of great leaders “and why none of it matters without … Continue reading →

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Every Moment Matters

Posted on January 29, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In a year, there are 31,536,000 seconds. Each one of these precious moments is filled with the opportunity to grow, learn, love as life’s purpose and meaning is achieved. These moments are lived in the now in which we give … Continue reading →

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Reflecting Back and Living Forward

Posted on December 26, 2021 by Mike Reuter

As 2021 began, there were the promises and excitement that filled the hearts and souls of great leaders. It was another year of exciting growth, magnificent achievements and the realization of their dreams and our life’s purpose. Once again, great … Continue reading →

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On Living a Life of ‘What Can Be’… the Joy of Imagination

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Robert F. Kennedy said, “Some people look at things as they are and ask, ‘Why?  I dream things that never were and ask, ‘Why not?’” His words capture the essence of imagination. It is the magical key that allows you … 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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On the Great Leaders’ Hunger and Thirst

Posted on July 26, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In Seth Godin’s blog post, Confusing Hunger and Thirst, great leaders find a moment of pause to reflect on their choices between life’s offerings of material success and happiness and to realize that each plays an important complementary role in … Continue reading →

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On The Joy of Dreams

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Mike Reuter

An unknown author wrote: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” Beautifully complementing those words, Oprah Winfrey said: “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” Dreams are the … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Exam… the Black Dot

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Mike Reuter

A dear friend recently shared an inspirational video, Exam Lesson, with me suggesting that it may be very worthwhile sharing it with our Three Minute Leadership family given the world in which we are living. Yet something was telling me … 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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We Become What We Think

Posted on April 7, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In his weekly blog post, Philip Humbert speaks to great leaders of the power and magic their thoughts have in shaping their life. Drawing from the life of Henry David Thoreau, he writes: “In many ways he was the poorest … Continue reading →

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