Pushing Your Limits

Thursday August 22, 2013 #552  “Don’t be afraid of opposition. Remember, a kite rises against not with, the wind.”  ~Hamilton Mabie  I find I am often at my best when I am working under pressure to achieve a worthy goal.  Virtually all worthy goals are difficult to...

Influence and inspiration

Tuesday April 30, 2013 #519   “Titles mean little in terms of real power, which is the capacity to influence and inspire.”   ~Colin Powell   You don’t need a fancy title to wield power and influence.  A real leader is one who in the moment uses their...

Endless possibilities

Thursday April 4, 2013 #512   “Now is the time. Needs are great, but your possibilities are greater.”   ~Bill Blackman   The challenges of our time are numerous.  The challenges in your own life are no doubt significant as well.  The good news? ...

We must begin with ourselves

Thursday March 28, 2013 #510   “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.”   ~Rumi   It is a level of maturity and wisdom that few reach:  the understanding that to change the world, our...

Quench their thirst

Tuesday April 14, 2009 #111  “Let’s put it this way:  In leadership, we have the water and they are thirsty. Our responsibility as leaders is to offer clean, cool, refreshing water. Their decision to drink it is theirs alone.” ~David K. Aaker This...