Day Two Hundred Fourteen of 365 – Things That Make Me Think: A Perspective on Power
As I mentioned in yesterday’s post, Dee Hock, founder and former CEO of VISA, has some pretty revolutionary ideas related to leadership. I love to read words from others that make me think. Words spoken or written that force one to think possess the potential to influence and shape the beliefs and actions of others […]
Day Two Hundred Thirteen of 365 – Things That Make Me Think: The Four Devouring Beasts
Several years ago while conducting research on leadership, I read an article by Dee Hock, founder and former CEO of VISA, that altered my perceptual landscape. The article was entitled “The Art of Chaordic Leadership.” I found it one of the most insightful and compelling takes on leadership I’ve ever read. His concepts continue to […]
Day Two Hundred Twelve of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Imagination
The subject of this post is Imagination; however, I’m starting at a different place on a different topic in order to make a point. The topic? Why History, of course! How can a focus on History lead to an even sharper focus on Imagination? Read on! History is important in do many ways. Studying history […]
Day Two Hundred Six of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Level Headedness
There is something very special about one who routinely demonstrates level headedness – especially in the face of abject idiocy. Now before you go getting all insulted over my use of the word idiocy, stay with me a moment. Idiocy is best defined as “utterly senseless or foolish behavior; a stupid or foolish act, statement, […]
Day Two Hundred Four of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Persistent Dreams!
Dreams Die Hard – Especially the Persistent ones! Dreams . . . dreams that are worth pursuing; dreams that possess potential to be life-altering; dreams that take up residence deep in one’s soul die hard. Sometimes they never die! They smolder and simmer. They bubble and boil. They rumble and roll. They keep one awake […]
Day One Hundred Ninety-Nine of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Circumspection
Many of us walk through life with a sign around our necks that says something like, “Tell me anything, show me anything and I’ll believe you! After all, I’m gullible!” We are easy marks from time to time. Remember the State Farm commercial where the young woman says that everything on the Internet is true? […]
Day One Hundred Ninety-Eight of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: What We Must Learn!
In walking the surface of this Rock, I have discovered that there are a few foundational things that we must learn about life in order to live purposefully! I wish I could say that learning these things is easy. It’s not! The things that we must learn carry some complexity. Why? Because the challenges we […]
Day One Hundred Ninety-Six of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: The Act of Acting!
The Act of Acting! Now there’s a thought! I bet you think I’m talking about what happens in theater or television or movies! Acting! Nope, I’m not talking about THAT type of acting. I’m referring to the type related to choice -the Act of taking action. You see, life is full of Acting – making […]
Day One Hundred Ninety-Three of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Loud Loving!
Alright, alright! I know where many of your minds went when you read the title of this post. Yep! Right to sex! If that’s the place to which your mind traveled, then you will be sorely disappointed and may want to search for something else to read. If you were simply interested and intrigued by […]
Day One Hundred Ninety of 365 – Things That Inspire Me: Honesty!
We live in a society that I fear is on the verge of losing sight of that which is most important. Now, depending on your religious, political, ideological, cultural or educational biases, you probably already have a word or concept that you believe fits this bill. That which is most important could be many things. […]