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Tag Archives: Ralph Waldo Emerson
To Have Succeeded
What will success look like? It is a time-honored and critical question used to paint a visionary picture of the desired outcomes of work efforts. Its intent is to capture the “big picture” of desired, tangible and, potentially, intangible results. … Continue reading
Posted in Fulfillment
Tagged Desired Outcomes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Success, Visionary Picture
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On the Excitement and Joy of Enthusiasm
“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
Posted in Perspective, Tools
Tagged Enthisiasm, Gordon Parks, Henry Ford, Hopes, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Robert Foster Bennett, Samuel Ullman
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On the Value of Being Challenged
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
Posted in Mosaic
Tagged Challenges, Difficulties, Henry Ford, Learnings, New Paths, Problems, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Seneca, Stepping-Stones
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On the Power of Affirmation
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
Posted in Tools
Tagged Affirmation, Claude Bristol, Encouragement, John Maxwell, Ralph Waldo Emerson
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What You Look for Is What You’ll See
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
On the Joy of Living Your Potential
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
Posted in Imagination
Tagged Confucius, Destiny, Hal Elrod, Limit, Passion, Potential, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Zig Ziglar
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Our Own Daily Reminder of What It Is to Have Succeeded
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
Posted in Mosaic
Tagged Appreciation, Fulfillment, Jeff Bezos, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Reflection, Sara Berger, Success
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The Sidewalks of Life
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
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Choice, Direction, Happiness, Path, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Thierry Cohen
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