Reflections on Life and Leadership
David Whyte, Anglo-Irish poet, tells a story about losing and finding his favorite pen, a Mont Blanc given to him by a friend. It is his favorite pen, not because it’s an expensive instrument, but because for decades it has been his constant companion and he uses it to write poetry and sign books. …
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“Although people want a doctor to fix their broken bones, when it comes to problems in their heads, they often want sympathy rather than solutions.” Adam Grant Hurt and pain come in many forms. Physical pain is the most obvious. Mental and emotional pain is harder to diagnose but can be just as debilitating. Feelings …
“How did you go bankrupt?” Bill asked. “Two ways,” Mike said. “Gradually and then suddenly.” [Dialogue from Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel, The Sun Also Rises.] Some things in life happen suddenly, with no forewarning. Like car accidents. But usually, small actions, repeated over time, gradually accumulate and then suddenly morph into something big. Like the …
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Hopefully, the worst of the pandemic is behind us and we’ll soon return to normalcy. But what will the new-normal look like? How will the Coronavirus affect us in the longterm? I’ve asked eight friends to share their thoughts about how their specific industry will likely be affected (non-profit organizations, small businesses, parenting, local churches, …
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