Tag Archives: Ralph Waldo Emerson

On the Excitement and Joy of Enthusiasm

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Mike Reuter

“Enthusiasm is the yeast that makes your hopes rise to the stars,” wrote Henry Ford. It is the magical elixir that ignites your passion, brings you energy and enthusiasm and strengthens your will and commitment to move from plans to … Continue reading →

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On the Value of Being Challenged

Posted on December 5, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Henry Ford said, “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” His words speak to the importance of challenges, difficulties, problems and complications to the great leaders’ growth … Continue reading →

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On the Power of Affirmation

Posted on May 30, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote, “To know that even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded.” In their daily lives, one of the beautiful gifts that great leaders give to those they touch and … Continue reading →

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What You Look for Is What You’ll See

Posted on September 20, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Speaking of lessons he was taught by his father, John Maxwell said: “What you look for is what you’ll see, and what you see is how you treat people.” Simply said, if we look for the worst in others, that … Continue reading →

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On the Joy of Living Your Potential

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” His words speak to the power of one’s potential which awaits release in the moment of our decision. Our potential is … 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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Taking Your Gut Instinct Ability to Higher Levels

Posted on October 28, 2018 by Mike Reuter

Ralph Waldo Emerson writes: “Trust your instinct to the end, though you can render no reason.” We have probably all heard many variations on this, all supporting the same theme. For example: “Always trust your gut. It knows what your … Continue reading →

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Our Own Daily Reminder of What It Is to Have Succeeded

Posted on May 27, 2018 by Mike Reuter

In her recent CNBC MAKE IT blog post, Sara Berger shares the inspiring post that Jeff Bezos keeps on his refrigerator door as a daily reminder of his day ahead. “To laugh often and much; to win the respect of … Continue reading →

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The Sidewalks of Life

Posted on November 27, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Sidewalks provide great leaders a meaningful metaphor of their life’s journey. We have all seen them – those carefully laid sidewalks, and  branching from them worn paths through grass that people have trodden, with both paths arriving at the same … Continue reading →

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A Journey Mindset Changes Everything

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Mike Reuter

Great leaders know Ralph Waldo Emerson’s famous words about life’s journey: Life is a journey, not a destination.”  Greg Anderson adds to this writing: “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” Pause for a moment in … Continue reading →

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