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A version of this post also appears on GiANT Worldwide's Weekly Leadership Blog: I am a fortunate man. I spend time with the America’s finest leaders teaching leadership courses at Air University, working with Auburn, GiANT Worldwide, Cambridge—I get to learn from some of the finest leaders in the world. BUT, something that seems to …
"Hotel California" is the title song from the Eagles' album of the same name and was released as a single in February 1977. It is one of the best-known songs of the album-oriented rock era. Writing credits for the song are shared by Don Felder, Don Henley and Glenn Frey. The Eagles' original recording of the song features Henley singing the lead vocals and …
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So where are the strong? And who are the trusted? And where is the harmony? ... What’s so funny about peace, love, and understanding? -Elvis Costello "Here’s to the crazy ones. The rebels. The troublemakers. The ones who see things differently. While some may see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. Because the …
“The art of war is of vital importance to the state. It is a matter of life and death, a road either to safety or to ruin. Hence it is a subject of inquiry which can on no account be neglected.” So begins The Art of War, a meditation on the rules of war that …
If we want to make an impact during our lifetime, we have to trade the praise we could receive from others for the things of value that we CAN accomplish... When I was younger we would spend summers up at Lake Tahoe. One adventure was catching crawfish. Let's see if this illustration works... we would …
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What’s a legacy? A legacy is anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. Do you ever ponder your legacy? If so, here’s one to ponder: Sam Berns (23 Oct 1996–10 Jan 2014) a boy who suffered from progeria. Progeria is a progressive genetic disorder that causes children to age rapidly. As we all would imagine, it might be tough to have a …
Continue reading "Happy Life Philosophy from a unique 50lbs 16 year old–Smashing the Status Quo."
I am sure I am not the only one this happens to. Do you ever wake up around 2AM and just begin to think? In the groggy two o’clock in the morning state of mind it is really tough to grasp coherent thoughts, but usually around wake up time it begins to become clear. Every …
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It dawned on me this afternoon as I was working out--as sad as it is to ponder--terrorist attacks seem to be the new normal. Please realize, I am not saying we should accept this new normal by any stretch, but after waking up to the tragedy in Dhaka, the Bangladeshi capital, it really has me …
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2016: The Year of the Leader Many experts in a myriad of fields say to truly find your passion you have to find what breaks your heart. Your life’s work should be based on your passion—finding what moves you. Passion is what separates the very best from the rest of the pack. So my passion—what …
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A slightly updated version of an interview Jason Womack and I did some time ago. Click Here From the Frances Hesselbein Leadership Institute: During this time of great economic and societal change, leaders seeking to change behavior need equal parts information and inspiration to excel. Leaders in Action is one of the Institute's leadership resources. We collaborate …
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