Tag Archives: Purpose

On The Joy of Dreams

Posted on May 10, 2020 by Mike Reuter

An unknown author wrote: “Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.” Beautifully complementing those words, Oprah Winfrey said: “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams.” Dreams are the … Continue reading →

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Who Will You Be Today?

Posted on May 3, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In his blog post, Daily Discipline, Brian Kight writes of No More Waiting. He reminds great leaders that each day is another building block, another step, in achieving their outstanding life’s purpose and meaning. It is not just another day. … Continue reading →

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Energy, Not Time, Is the Fundamental Currency of High Performance

Posted on January 5, 2020 by Mike Reuter

In their book, The Power of Full Engagement, Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz remind great leaders about the power of energy in living a life of purpose and success. The following statement brings surgical focus to their message: “Energy, not … Continue reading →

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Learnings from the Story of the Touchstone… Intentionality

Posted on November 24, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In the blog, A Gift of Inspiration, is found the story of the Touchstone. It speaks about a book that survived the burning of the ancient Library of Alexandria. A poor man acquired it and found within it a thin … Continue reading →

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A Life Built on Challenge

Posted on September 15, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is inevitable that the lives of great leaders are filled with great challenges. Albert Camus speaks to great leaders of those moments: “In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” These … 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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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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The Giving Tree

Posted on July 21, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Sheldon Silverstein wrote a beautiful children’s picture book, The Giving Tree. It is the story of love between a boy and his friend, the tree. It is both a reminder and lesson for great leaders in the joy, value and … Continue reading →

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Our Individual Definition of Success

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Great leaders each have a unique definition of what success in life means. Writing about success, Anne Sweeney beautifully captures this uniqueness writing:  “Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re … Continue reading →

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On Reflection – Turning Experience into Insight

Posted on January 6, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“Reflection is what turns experience into insight” says John Maxwell in his end-of-year blog post as he encourages great leaders to pause in their life to prepare for the coming year. It is a time to look back on what … Continue reading →

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