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Tag Archives: Thomas Edison
On the Gifts of Opportunities
Opportunities are the magical door openers of exploration. They are portals to new learnings of self-discovery. They are openings to unexplored paths on which self-imposed limits and boundaries are escaped. In all that they offer, they are often missed because … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective
Tagged Boundaries, Exploration, George Bernard Shaw, Opportunity, Possibility, Stave Maraboli, Thomas Edison
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The Magic of Belief
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
Posted in Mosaic
Tagged Allegory, Possibility, Potential, Stephen Covey, Thomas Edison, Value, Worth
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Lessons from the Planarian Worm
In a New York Times article about the planarian flatworm, great leaders find inspiration about the power of the indomitable human spirit. The planarian flatworm is found globally. It has the unique ability to grow back its body parts. “You … Continue reading
Posted in Adventure
Tagged Allegory, Challenge, Happiness, Perseverance, Persistence, Positivity, Rejuvenation, Roger Bannister, Thomas Edison
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Lessons from the Agouti
The Agouti, a small animal found in rainforests and other tropical basins, is one of the very few animals who can open a brazil nut. The Agouti has a special gift. It is distinctive in nature. Unique in this ability, … Continue reading
Posted in Mosaic
Tagged Allegory, Gift, Joy, Masterpiece, Passion, Responsibility, Strength, Thomas Edison
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Saying Goodbye to Satisfaction
There come times in the life of great leaders and organizations when satisfaction with the successes they have achieved becomes the impediment to future growth. They say: “I have great success. I accomplished what I had set out to do … Continue reading
Posted in Beyond
Tagged Achievement, Complacency, George Bernard Shaw, Goal, Inspiration, Joy, Possibility, Purpose, Satisfaction, Success, Thomas Edison
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Life Begins Where Your Comfort Zone Ends
In his book, A Comfortable Situation, Kip Davis writes: “When we become comfortable, do you know what happens around us? Absolutely nothing. Each day becomes just like the one before. We do what we have always done, therefore we get … Continue reading
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Tagged Comfort, Complacency, Kip Davis, Max DePree, Neale Donald Walsch, Thomas Edison
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What If….?
If there are two words in the great leaders’ toolbox that drive extraordinary, value-added change, be it in their professional or personal life or in the lives of those whom they serve, they are: “What if….?” Their power is immense. … Continue reading
Posted in Imagination
Tagged Beyond, Boundary, Martin Luther King Jr., Mindset, Possibility, Steve Jobs, Thomas Edison
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