My Creed I would be true, for there are those who trust me; I would be pure, for there are those who care; I would be strong, for there is much to suffer; I would be brave, for there is much to dare. I would be friend of all - the foe, the friendless; … Continue reading For Sunday: My Creed
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On Living with Purpose: Are you bored with life?
Are you bored with life? Then throw yourself into some work you believe in with all your heart, live for it, die for it, and you will find happiness that you had thought could never be yours. ~ Audrey Hepburn Today is Saturday. Slow down a bit and take some time to ponder. Are … Continue reading On Living with Purpose: Are you bored with life?
For Sunday: The Bridge
He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven. ~ George Herbert A key leadership attribute is the ability to forgive. There is a need for it in our homes where simple misunderstandings can turn into … Continue reading For Sunday: The Bridge
For Sunday: Our Walking is our Preaching
It is no use walking anywhere to preach unless our walking is our preaching. ~ St. Francis of Assisi Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best, "what you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say." If you want to inspire greatness, be great yourself. If you want to change the world, first … Continue reading For Sunday: Our Walking is our Preaching
On Career Development: Learn How to Learn
Left untended, knowledge and skill, like all assets, depreciate in value - surprisingly quickly. ~ David Maister, Business Author and Consultant I used to be a consultant for Oracle Corporation back in the 90s when the ERP boom was happening. Technology was moving fast (and continues to do so!) and I had to keep up … Continue reading On Career Development: Learn How to Learn
On Career Development: Listen To Your Heart
So whatever you plan to do, whether you plan to travel the world next year, go to graduate school, join the workforce, or take some time off to think, don't just listen to your head. Listen to your heart. It's the best career counselor there is. Do what you really love to do and if … Continue reading On Career Development: Listen To Your Heart
On Living with Purpose: Be Bold
Put a grain of boldness into everything you do. ~ Baltasar Gracian
Vince Lombardi on Leadership
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence. ~ Vince Lombardi
On Innovation: The Spirit of Your Work
Never forget that it is the spirit with which you endow your work that makes it useful or futile. ~ Adelaide Hasse
On Leadership: The Problem vs. The Person
Never let a problem to be solved become more important than the person to be loved. ~ Barbara Johnson
