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Last month we lost a man known as the leader of leaders – Warren Bennis (1925-2014). The imprint he left has shaped what we know today about leadership. No matter which book on leadership you read – technical or practical – scattered across the pages is the name Warren Bennis. His recent passing is like the falling of a giant oak. When leadership is discussed...Read More

“Have you discovered your passion?” That’s not a bad question. It’s just that it can be misleading. We have this expectation that our passion is discoverable — like some gold nugget buried in the bank of a river. A better question might be, “what’s next today?” People become fat, one bite at a time. We become adults, one day at a time. And we grow...Read More

The question, “do you have a rich life”, is tricky. Our first thought is often in equating that rich life with money. We all know the importance of the dollar. It’s just that after a certain amount, there is no more payoff. Study after study shows that after a certain level is attained, it stops adding to well-being and happiness. It’s not uncommon for people...Read More

We live in a culture that favors the strong.  In that context “meekness” is often confused with “weakness.”  Yet nothing could be further from the truth.  Meekness is a power word.  In the ancient world it was often used to describe the winning horse in a race.  They were called “meek”, which meant “strength under control.”  The horse was tamed, but not timid. This is also...Read More

All of us have an innate drive to succeed.  Yet everywhere we look it seems like others are sliding into success.  Their launch seems effortless.  Gravity is holding us down.  We don’t have the power for a successful liftoff.  We are stuck on the Launchpad. In the aerospace world this is known as “escape velocity.”  That is the speed an object needs to be traveling...Read More

Let me state the obvious.  Success isn’t a solo act. Surrounding yourself with good people and mutual supporters is essential for success. We need the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual support of others. The point is simple. The quality of your life will be in direct proportion to the types of relationships you choose to build. Here are 4 that lead to success. 1.  You...Read More