Tag Archives: Reflection

Growth… the Gift of Positivity

Posted on January 2, 2022 by Mike Reuter

Thomas Paine wrote, “I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” His message reminds great leaders of the power their positivity brings to living through times of adversity. … Continue reading →

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Reflecting Back and Living Forward

Posted on December 27, 2020 by Mike Reuter

These were the promises and excitement that filled the hearts and souls of great leaders as 2020 began: another year of exciting growth, magnificent achievements and the realization of their dreams and purpose’s purpose.  The great leaders pause now to … Continue reading →

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Learnings from Sisyphus

Posted on September 6, 2020 by Mike Reuter

Greek mythology’s Sisyphus was punished for his deeds by being forced to spend eternity rolling a huge boulder up a hill only to have it roll down every time as it neared the top. While not for eternity, great leaders … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Exam… the Black Dot

Posted on April 26, 2020 by Mike Reuter

A dear friend recently shared an inspirational video, Exam Lesson, with me suggesting that it may be very worthwhile sharing it with our Three Minute Leadership family given the world in which we are living. Yet something was telling me … Continue reading →

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Peace and Love to You and Yours

Posted on December 22, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is that wonderful time of year again when the holiday spirit fills our mind and heart, and gently moves us away from the hectic pace of our lives… when we pause, reflecting in the quiet of our souls, and … Continue reading →

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The Choices You Make, Make You

Posted on November 3, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“Life is like a piano. What you get out of it depends on how you play it.” wrote Albert Einstein. Great leaders know that their life is the reflection and consequence of the choices they make each day on their … Continue reading →

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Lessons from an Arrow

Posted on October 27, 2019 by Mike Reuter

It is said that to launch an arrow it needs to be first pulled back before it can soar. In this simple metaphor, great leaders see the immeasurable value of stepping back before moving forward as they undertake another part … Continue reading →

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Because of You…

Posted on October 13, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In his blog post, The Daily Dose, Devin Hughes reminds great leaders to reflect on the impact their words, actions, gestures, attitudes and behaviors on those whom they touch and serve in the course of their magnificent journey. You might … 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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On the Power of Self-Knowledge

Posted on March 17, 2019 by Mike Reuter

Self-knowledge is the magnificent cornerstone of leadership. Alfred Lord Tennyson writes: “Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control; these three alone lead to sovereign power.” Self-knowledge is the primal source that shapes the great leaders’ lives. It gives them access to their confidence, perspectives … Continue reading →

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