As a rare combination of solstice and lunar eclipse occurs today, it’s a colorful flourish that reminds us that 2010 is coming to a close and that the conventional time for examining progress made during the year is here. Unlike the rotation of the planets and the march of time, however, we can stop– to [...]
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Add Talent Scout to Your Leadership Competencies
To survive in this topsy-turvy economy, successful leaders will include the role of Scout on their list of competencies. Most often the role of scout rings of “American Idol” or some other entertainment show where talented people are discovered and recruited. What I mean by talent scout is the role of the person who finds [...]
Rocking the Boat of Change
Think of a time when someone told you that you were rocking the boat. Perhaps you were intentionally trying to “rock the boat.” Were you more likely making a suggestion to improve something? To change something for the better? I’ve been noticing this phrase lately, sometimes referring to prominent people in the news. But more [...]
Sway in the Breathe
We may need to be reminded to do our taxes, but we don’t need to be reminded to breathe. Or do we? Unlike thinking about taxes, which can take your breath away, thinking about breathing can ignite and inspire your work and life. We breathe automatically and unconsciously under normal circumstances. We breathe most deeply [...]
