The man of character

Tuesday May 17, 2011 #316  “Faced with crisis, the man of character falls back on himself. He imposes his own stamp of action, takes responsibility for it, makes it his own.” ~Charles de Gaulle It is common to look outside for the causes of a personal, organizational...

Move toward your dreams

Thursday May 12, 2011 #315 “We should be taught not to wait for inspiration to start a thing.  Action always generates inspiration.  Inspiration seldom generates action.” ~Frank Tibolt There is great value in the practice of creative thinking, brainstorming, and idea...

The concept of action

Tuesday May 10, 2011 #314  “To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness. What we choose to emphasize in this complex...

Courage to act despite fear

Tuesday April 19, 2011 #308  “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the perception that there is much more at stake.” ~Robert Morrisette Often you know exactly what must be done to move forward on something important in your business or personal life....

One thing at a time – done well

Thursday April 14, 2011 #307 “We cannot do everything at once, but we can do something at once.” ~Calvin Coolidge It is easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer amount of projects, meetings, and other work we face every day.  Our smart phones, iPads, and laptops just make...