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Celebration

Michael | February 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

We are what we celebrate.
Maybe a bit of an overstatement. But I think there is truth in it. Maybe a lot.
I’d like to think that I am more than my occasional random lustful thoughts about acquiring material things I think
I really want but don’t need,
or
getting the chance to promote myself because I can say something [...]

Not What, But Who. Always.

Michael | February 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

Work on your heart first. Know who you are: what you are good at, what you are not, how your cumulative experiences call you to act and then also, what to do; what your skills, talent and abilities are. Do the hard work first and then it’s pretty obvious what to do. Really.

Content-ment

Michael | February 25, 2011 | 0 Comments

Contentment – the elusive and slippery concept of feeling good about yourself and your relationship to all things temporal and eternal.

Better and Happier

Michael | January 21, 2011 | 0 Comments

I get some emails in my inbox that I actually choose to get on a regular basis that at least 50% of the time have some inspirational value.

Functional Humility

Michael | January 20, 2011 | 0 Comments

…there are only two common characteristics of all great leaders: personal will and humility. I think the following article does a terrific job of reminding us of the practical importance and function of the latter.

Grateful

Michael | December 15, 2010 | 0 Comments

The world’s standard is to get all you can, can all you get, and then sit on the lid and don’t share with anyone! It is selfish and “all about me.” On the other hand, being grateful for all that we have and having a generous spirit in return is something that few people really understand or strive for.

the world’s worst boss (from seth godin’s blog)

Michael | December 8, 2010 | 0 Comments

There are few good books on being a good manager. Fewer still on managing yourself. It’s hard to think of a more essential thing to learn.

Michael | December 1, 2010 | 0 Comments

While a lot of warm-blooded animals can communicate with each other, humans alone seem to have the distinction of being able to carry on complete conversations within themselves.

Humility, continued

Michael | November 18, 2010 | 0 Comments

The Art and Science of an Effective Apology

Humility, Part 2

Michael | November 16, 2010 | 0 Comments

most all of us want to be better leaders…