Tag Archives: Perseverance

On the Joy of Challenges

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Mike Reuter

In their book, The Truth about Leadership, James M. Kouzes, and Barry Z. Posner write, “Challenges cause you to come face-to-face with yourself. They are rather harsh ways of reminding you of what’s important, what you value, and where you … Continue reading →

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On Being Relentless

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Mike Reuter

Patience, perseverance, tenacity, resolution… the beautiful forces and boldness of mindset that moves you forward in your pursuit of your life’s purpose, meaning and goals. You realize that, at times, things don’t come quickly and easily. You know that you … Continue reading →

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On Grit’s Winning Power

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Grit is one of the key ingredients of a life of success, a magical elixir that gives life and drive to the great leaders’ perseverance and commitment to their life’s purpose and meaning. Assuredly, they have skills, talents and knowledge … Continue reading →

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On the Joy of Getting Back Up

Posted on April 4, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Some of the great leaders’ greatest life learnings and successes come from falls and stumbles they face along the way. It is in those instances that they find new challenges and opportunities to push and stretch their perceived limits and … Continue reading →

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Everyone Wants to Be a Frog Man/Frog Woman on Friday

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Andy Stumpf, retired member of the US Navy SEAL Team 3, shares with great leaders his compelling insights on the importance of perseverance in difficult times and never giving up. Everyone wants to be a Frogman on Friday. One of … Continue reading →

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On Greatness

Posted on February 2, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Kobe Bryant was once asked: “What is your definition of greatness?” In his beautiful simplicity and humanity, he said: “I think the definition of greatness is to inspire the people next to you. I think that’s what greatness is or … Continue reading →

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Because You Are Still Growing

Posted on November 17, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In his book, The Sower’s Seeds, Brian Cavanaugh tells the story of Sir Edmund Hillary as a reminder to great leaders of the power of their commitment and steadfastness in achieving their life’s goals and purpose. Sir Edmund Hillary was … Continue reading →

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The Power of Consistency and Desire

Posted on September 8, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” Words said by Estée Lauder that resonate in the minds and hearts of great leaders. It is not living a life on the sidelines, nor settling for mediocrity. It is about … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Dreams

Posted on March 3, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Cesar Chavez tells great leaders: “To make a great dream come true, first requires a great capacity to dream; the second is persistence.” It is from dreams that visions arise, and from visions strategy;from strategy goals and from goals results. Dreams … Continue reading →

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Lessons from the Planarian Worm

Posted on September 30, 2018 by Mike Reuter

In a New York Times article about the planarian flatworm, great leaders find inspiration about the power of the indomitable human spirit. The planarian flatworm is found globally. It has the unique ability to grow back its body parts. “You … Continue reading →

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