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Your Defining Moment Is in Every Moment

Posted on May 31, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In his blog post, Your Defining Moment, Seth Godin reminds great leaders that their defining moments are found in every moment in their life… when they choose to decide that it is. “It’s easy to wait for it. The movies … Continue reading →

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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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One Moment in Time

Posted on September 1, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In her song, One Moment of Time, Whitney Houston’s words capture key characteristics of great leaders, the drive to achieve their greatest potential, the desire to realize the best version of themselves, their pursuit to fulfill their life’s purpose and … Continue reading →

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There Are No Ordinary Moments

Posted on December 30, 2018 by Mike Reuter

In Dan Millman’s book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, he tells 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 … Continue reading →

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If You Took This Pill, You Could Live for Five Hundred More Years… Would You Take the Pill?

Posted on November 11, 2018 by Mike Reuter

In the TV Discovery series, The Last Alaskans, Heimo Korth, speaking of his love and joy of life living in Alaska, said: “If I live to 80, I only have 20 more years, man. That ain’t long. I don’t want … Continue reading →

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The Power of Moments

Posted on April 15, 2018 by Mike Reuter

“We do not remember days, we remember moments,” writes Cesare Pavese. It is in these brief instances that our mind and heart capture something memorable and distinctive. The moment was different from all others. It glowed by its specialty and … Continue reading →

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On the Power of a Simple Act of Kindness

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Mike Reuter

“Too often we underestimate the power of touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around,” writes Leo Buscaglia.  It … Continue reading →

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The Ghost of What Could Have Been

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Mike Reuter

“There is no grief more devastating than the grief for what could have been.” writes Kaya McLaren. A great friend once said to me: “When I die, I want people to say about me: ‘He lived every day of his … Continue reading →

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As You Think, So Shall You Become

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Mike Reuter

“The mind is everything. What you think, you become. What you feel, you attract. What you imagine, you create.” writes Buddha, reminding great leaders of the powerful influence of their thinking on their life. Their thoughts create their worldview of … Continue reading →

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Creating Lollipop Moments

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Mike Reuter

In his TED Talk, Leading with Lollipops, Drew Dudley, suggests that leadership be redefined in terms of lollipop moments – “a moment where someone said something or did something that you feel fundamentally made your life better.“ Dudley believes that leadership is sometimes perceived … Continue reading →

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