Tag Archives: Mahatma Gandhi

On Our Power to Choose

“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is the power to choose our response. In our response is our growth and freedom,” wrote Viktor Frankl. His words are a reminder that our growth and freedom are … Continue reading

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On the Gifts of Change

Charles Darwin wrote, “It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” His words hold the magical key to unlocking our own potential and possibilities as we navigate … Continue reading

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The Gift-Giving Power of Belief

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

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

“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

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

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

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

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

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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