Tag Archives: Mahatma Gandhi

The Gift-Giving Power of Belief

Posted on August 29, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Thomas Paine wrote: “It is necessary to the happiness of man that he be mentally faithful to himself.” Simply restated, great leaders must believe in themselves. Belief in self is one of the greatest, magical powers in the great leaders’ … Continue reading →

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Leadership Is an Activity, Not a Position

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Mike Reuter

The great leaders can emerge from any part of any organization, whether they have a position of authority or not.  As Dan Ebener and Borna Jalsenjak write in their new book, Leadership for the Greater Good, “Using the word ‘leader’ … Continue reading →

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Never, Ever Give Up

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Mike Reuter

“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will,” writes Mahatma Gandhi. Life is filled with challenges that sometimes test our fortitude, commitment and confidence. For a moment, we quietly reflect on what is not going … Continue reading →

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What Lies Behind Points to What Lies Ahead

Posted on January 19, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In his recent blog post, What Lies Behind Points to What Lies Ahead, Dan Rockwell focuses on the value of our past life as the source of valuable learning in building an extraordinary future. Rockwell writes: “Pushing away a painful … 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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From Obstacles to Greatness

Posted on February 24, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In his book, Holy Sweat, Tim Hansel speaks of a common thread that runs through the lives of great leaders. “In 1962, Victor and Mildred Goertzel published a revealing study of 413 famous and exceptionally gifted people. The study was called Cradles of Eminence. … 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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Lessons from the Eagle

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Allegories are those beautiful stories and poems that capture our imagination and open our eyes to new insight and meaning about ideas, concepts and realities. Great leaders enjoy the richness that they offer. The allegory of the eagle invites great … Continue reading →

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Seeing the Invisible, Knowing the Truth

Posted on August 7, 2016 by Mike Reuter

In his recent blog post, Philip Humbert speaks of the volumes of data and information to which the world today is exposed. Great leaders don’t need more information he writes, they “need filters to cut through the clutter, identify the KEY piece … Continue reading →

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It’s All Your Decision

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Mahatma Gandhi said: “I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet.” What a beautiful statement of the power of choice that great leaders hold! They realize that they can choose the impact of what the world and people … Continue reading →

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