Why Deep Thinking Is Needed Now More Than Ever
Big issues face us – macro and micro. To solve our issues and find common ground we need deep thinking now more than ever.
Purpose-Driven Is Out. Purpose-Activated Is In.
Purpose-activated replaces purpose-driven. Purpose-activated embraces freedom, ability, and clarity. Leadership refreshed.
Purpose Threads
A thread is light. Alone, it can stitch and hold things together. More than one thread can come together and create something practical. With a little imagination and design, threads can create something beautiful. The power of a thread and the empowering ability of threads. Purpose is similar. Alone, a purpose holds an individual together…
When Gifts, Passion, and Purpose Collide
When Tru Pettigrew accepted his first corporate marketing job, he was looking forward to leveraging the opportunity to further his entertainment career. After having some success in the early 90s as a rap artist, his relationship as a brand ambassador for Converse led to an in-house marketing position. He figured the connections he’d make in…
Can You Wait Nine Years?
We are an impatient sort. Instant gratification seems more prevalent than ever before. No generation is exempt from this feeling of wanting it now rather later. From career to tangible goods, we just want our milestones and stuff now! A contrary example appeared this week. Most of us are in awe of the Pluto images…
MCON: Millennial Influence Rising, A Legacy to Leverage
On this Saturday morning, many thoughts stream through my mind like a mediocre movie with a solid theme. Thoughts are somewhat random yet connected by an emerging theme of strength in social good. The characters escalating this theme are Millennials, joining with individuals who are older yet have the youthful desire to always make a…
The Seasons of Our Dreams
Whether you’re a Millennial, Gen X-er, or Baby Boomer, there is something in the human spirit that connects us together: We all have dreams. Our dreams look different, yes, but there are many parallels between our experiences. The highs and lows – the roadblocks and the wins. All leading us to the core of what we…
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…
The Leadership Challenge: Soul Sparks
A leadership responsibility is to spur purpose. In my book, Activate Leadership: Aspen Truths to Empower Millennial Leaders, the idea of soul sparks is discussed. Soul sparks come in different forms. Simply put, “Soul sparks are those small ignitions of inspiration that fan into big changes, new directions, or fresh works. They come from deep…
Compassion: The Opportunity for the Millennial Generation
Guest Post by Eric Joseph Rubio There was an opinion piece in the Chicago Tribune earlier this year that stuck with me. Its title was “Millennials’ Surprise: There Isn’t an App to Solve All Problems.” The writer mused on my generation, the Millennial generation, and our political and economic leanings. He concluded by saying this:…
Why Heart Matters More Than Passion
Why heart matters more than passion? Heart is about place. Passion is about pursuit. Get the place right and passion will have a place to flourish.
Millennials: Wanting More from Leadership and Business
Millennials wanting more is a positive trait as long as the wanting stays focused on purpose and stays away from the dangers of impatience.