Why Being a Good Observer Matters
Self-awareness is a trait of any good leader. Being a good leader requires being a good observer. Being a good observer is more than just self-awareness.
Always, Always Entangle Purpose with Life Work
Have you ever picked up a book because of a few quick social clips you see? I have, and the latest one resonated within the prairies of my mind. When Breath Becomes Air is the story of a neurosurgeon who often thought about what career would deliver the most meaning with his life. Although he…
How to Make Leadership Bloom
Spring opens us up to beauty. What was dormant turns to sprouts of growth. What was colorless becomes colorful. Possibility seems real again. Our eyes are opened to the beauty of what is ahead. Also ahead are the storms. Ushered in with the new blooms are the rains. While rains nourish, the fierceness of some…
5 Things My 20-Something Self Should Do, 30 Years Later
Most days as a 50-something I feel more like a 20-something. The difference is a few wrinkles and hindsight. Nothing mentors better than shared experiences. (tweet to share) Part of the reason why I feel like a 20-something is because of what I have learned from Generation Y (aka Millennials). And the reason for this…
Your Life Quest: Doing. Stopping. Feeling.
The Tracking Wonder #Quest2015 led by Jeffrey Davis continued its crescendo climb this past week. Although my tangible presence was less, my mind and thoughts were active in the questions of what makes your heart leap, what do you need to stop doing, and what emotional window are you willing to open as you do…
Two Principles for A Life Well Lived
Earlier this summer, I visited my parents in South Dakota. We usually go out to the farm and visit relatives along the way. Visiting our mostly vacant farm still stirs an emotion of what was once there and what remains in our hearts. Part of our tour took us to the graveyard in Bowdle, visiting…
The Marriage of Meaning and Happiness
“It is the very pursuit of happiness that thwarts happiness.” Viktor Frankl We want to be happy, find our purpose, and live a life of meaning. We want to change the world. If Millennials had a slogan, I’m certain this would be it. Happiness, purpose and meaning are top priority for our generation. I am no exception….
What Is Your Life Theme?
What is your life theme? Answering this question when you are 20 something creates a stronger purpose-filled life story.
How to Live With Purpose
Guest Post by Anne Loehr Ever worked with a manager who knew what mattered and stood her ground about these things? Then you probably worked with a manager who leads from her values. Leading with values is a leadership philosophy that steps outside of measuring success by prestige, personal wealth and power. It is not…
Leading with Your Mighty Cause
Guest Post by Kathryn D. Cramer, PhD By now you’ve probably seen the poem written by 14-year old Jordan Nichols titled, “Our Generation.” It went viral a few weeks ago and was retweeted over 120,000 times! Read backwards or forwards, the poem offers two deeply opposing views of the millennial generation. Take these first few…
Uncomplicated Meaning
If you mean it, say it. If you say it, mean it. If you say it, do it. If you do it, mean it. If you say it, say it with empathy, civility, and good intentions. If you do it, do it thoroughly, constructively, and wholeheartedly. To mean it, follow through on it….
Each Year, Hope and Change
When a new year starts, we hope and we are hopeful. Hope delivers a fresh page to write a renewed story of our life. When a year ends, we are worn to a certain point and reflect on change. Change is invasive and evasive in that it impacts us in many ways yet we choose…