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Time is Not Linear
“Time is not linear” is a saying I use to remind myself that all moments are not the same. That time varies, that time in…
February 16, 2009
Making Weakness Irrelevant
Turning Weaknesses into Strengths This is a story (edited) from a small book (163 pages), written by a business “coach,” called “Small Decencies: Reflections and…
February 13, 2009
“Let He Who is Without Sin Cast the First Stone”
(Hyper-Scrutiny (Hypocritical?) Serves No One. Drives Good, Capable People From Public Service.) WASHINGTON — 2/3/09 (New York Times) “The abrupt collapse of Tom Daschle’s cabinet…
February 4, 2009
It’s Not Where You Are, But Who You Are
Everywhere you go, there you are. Who you are follows you. Sure, a change of scenery may bring out different parts of your personality. And,…
February 2, 2009
Your Tendency Does Not Have To Be Your Destiny
Okay, I’ve got tendencies——ways I naturally flow, habits and inclinations and routines that have crept in over the years. Some of these serve me, others…
January 30, 2009
Whatever it takes
What defines a successful organization? There are lots of answers to that query and bookshelves groan with treatises addressing the question. One solid reply is…
January 27, 2009
You can have ANYTHING you want
You can have ANYTHING you want. You just can’t have EVERYTHING you want. Choices must be made, resources allocated. And if you want to be…
January 23, 2009
Updating Your Mental Anti-Virus Software
“I will not let anyone walk through my mind with dirty feet.” — Mahatma Gandi Guard well the entrance to your mind; carefully screen what…
January 22, 2009
A Moment That Will Define a Generation
On January 20th, 2009, Barack Obama took the oath of office as the 44th President of these United States. I have excerpted several phrases from…
January 21, 2009
It isn’t always easy
Some of the many new books on how to go green: “Easy Ways to Protect Our Planet” “Simple Ways to Save The Earth” “10 Painless…
January 20, 2009
Accountability Checkpoint
“Do you have any plans?” “Oh, yeah! Tons of them! Big! Epic! Life changing! Plans!” “Any that have the slightest chance of actually happening?” “Not…
January 19, 2009