Tag Archives: Maya Angelou

The Memoir Still Being Written

Posted on June 14, 2026 by Mike Reuter

If we were to write the memoir of our lives today, it would likely not be measured by titles earned, possessions gathered or the perfection of our journey. It would be written in the quieter moments, the kindness we offered … Continue reading →

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Learning to See What We Cannot See

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Mike Reuter

Marcel Proust wrote, “The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Throughout their lives, great leaders have always enjoyed the pursuit and richness of seeing things that they never saw before. Their life … Continue reading →

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On the Gentle Fragrance of Our Being

Posted on November 30, 2025 by Mike Reuter

Henry David Thoreau wrote, “Behave so the aroma of your actions may enhance the general sweetness of the atmosphere.” In these words, Thoreau reminds us that our actions are never neutral. They carry a fragrance, soft or sharp, healing or … Continue reading →

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On the Courage to Begin Again

Posted on September 28, 2025 by Mike Reuter

There are moments in life when the map we trusted disappears beneath our feet. Know that this is not the end. It is the place where a new road can begin. C.S. Lewis wrote, “You can’t go back and change … Continue reading →

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The Greatest Power We Have Is Realized Only in Its Giving

Posted on May 25, 2025 by Mike Reuter

This past week, I had time to get together with a very dear and treasured friend. Highly successful, professionally and personally, he captures every moment of life with passion and purpose. He selflessly gives himself to everyone to help them … Continue reading →

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AI’s Take on Leadership – A New Frontier of Possibility and Reality

Posted on May 4, 2025 by Mike Reuter

About This Week’s Note: This week’s Three Minute Leadership note is longer than usual — and for an important reason. I encourage you, my friends, to take the extra time to read it. It is that insightful. As leaders navigating … Continue reading →

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On Choosing Immediacy or Consequential in Our Choices

Posted on November 3, 2024 by Mike Reuter

In the pull between the immediate and the consequential, a guiding principle emerges: what we choose in the moment defines what we ultimately become. The immediacy of pleasure or satisfaction can be alluring, often disguising itself as a necessity. Yet, … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Attitude: Shaping Our Life and Our Future

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Mike Reuter

Oprah Winfrey reminds us, “The greatest discovery of all time is that a person can change his future by merely changing his attitude.” The most profound discovery is the realization that we hold the key to our future and that key lies in … Continue reading →

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On Living with Passion and Purpose

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Mike Reuter

Blaise Pascal reminds us of one of life’s fundamental truths writing, “Nothing is so intolerable to man as being fully at rest, without a passion, without entertainment, without care.” When we live a life devoid of these essential elements, we feel a … Continue reading →

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On That Special and Magnificent Something Inside

Posted on June 16, 2024 by Mike Reuter

“Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believe that something inside them was superior to circumstance,” wrote Bruce Barton. His words beautifully encapsulate the essence of human potential and the power of belief in oneself. It speaks … Continue reading →

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