Tag Archives: Stephen Covey

On the Gift of Self-Confidence

Posted on August 1, 2021 by Mike Reuter

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there” wrote Theodore Roosevelt. His words capture the critical importance of self-confidence in the great leaders’ journey. It is this that creates the mirror to others of who we are and of what we … Continue reading →

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On the Value of Credibility

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Mike Reuter

James Kouzes and Barry Posner write, “Credibility is the foundation of leadership.”  Credibility’s reality is found far beyond the words of its definition. It is evidenced in the great leaders’ actions, attitude, words and behavior. These are the actualization of … Continue reading →

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Your Greatest Investment

Posted on June 6, 2021 by Mike Reuter

Time’s fragility and preciousness is well-known to those who value, love and treasure life. Its reminders surround us – on clocks, phones and the calendar’s weeks, months and years. The reminders are also observed in our own lives and the … 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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The Last to Speak

Posted on September 29, 2019 by Mike Reuter

“You will be told your whole life that you need to learn to listen. I would say that you need to learn to be the last to speak.” This is Simon Sinek’s advice to great leaders in his video, How … Continue reading →

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The Beauty and Joy of Trust

Posted on August 25, 2019 by Mike Reuter

In his book, Leaders, Warren Bennis wrote: “An organization’s only unforgivable sin is the betrayal of trust. Trust is the emotional glue that bonds followers and leaders together. Whether it is a professional or personal matter, there is something that … Continue reading →

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The Magic of Belief

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Mike Reuter

The life of Thomas Alva Edison has many great learnings for great leaders. There is a little known story, however, of the impact that his Mother had on his life and the great lesson it holds for great leaders. One … Continue reading →

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A New View of Hope

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Mike Reuter

So often we hear people say the words: “I hope that I….” To those words is an immediate response from great leaders: “Hope is not a plan.” These words beg a call for action – to move from simply wishing … Continue reading →

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Plan Your Funeral, Start Early, by Being Kind

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Mike Reuter

In a recent Knowledge@Wharton article, Remembering Jon M. Huntsman, Sr.: Lessons from a Compassionate Leader, Huntsman writes: “I have attended many funerals in my life…. I have never heard in a funeral that this person made a lot of money … Continue reading →

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Listen, or Your Tongue Will Keep You Deaf

Posted on August 26, 2018 by Mike Reuter

“When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new” the Dalai Lama tells great leaders. It is that simple message great leaders know and embrace deeply – they don’t … Continue reading →

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