I love the man that can smile in trouble, that can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection.” – Thomas Paine As the first full week of the year dawns, let us be encouraged by our fellow souls that can live like the man in Mr. Paine’s quote. This week, I commit to […]
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Build me a son, O Lord, who will be strong enough to know he is weak, and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid, one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat, and humble and gentle in victory.” – Douglas MacArthur You may have noticed that I’ve been away from blogging
Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less.” – C.S. Lewis jason jenkins via Compfight
It’s energizing to find, after a long week of mindlessness, a friend interested in having a rigorous conversation about an important topic. I am always grateful for those little intellectual shots in the arm that a great friend with a good idea can provide. They (both the ideas and the friends) are small, bright sparks
Even though worker capacity and motivation are destroyed when leaders choose power over productivity, it appears that bosses would rather be in control than have the organization work well.” – Margaret J. Wheatley Philip Wilson via Compfight
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Today I offer you some link fuel that is energizing me. I hope it energizes you too to drive the changes you want. Liviu’s Global Perspective From the Inner Mind is a great blog with big ideas synthesized neatly. Whenever I can, I love catching up. I’ve got a huge intellectual crush on Chris Argyris,
Get moving. Stop talking. Stop planning. Stop worrying. Definitely stop complaining. Do something! Action is the only way you’ll be someplace or someone different tomorrow. Why not try? photo credit: David via Compfight
In a changing world, playing it safe is one of the riskiest things you can do.” – Reid Hoffman photo credit: bricolage 108 via Compfight
Over the years I’ve blogged a lot about implementation. Skill in implementation, more so than the ability to create a good idea, is key to success in your organization. They are mountains of good ideas that never change the world. The difference comes when a good idea is tied to effective implementation, preferably one centered
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A mind once stretched by a new idea never regains its original dimensions.” -Oliver Wendell Holmes Hartwig HKD via Compfight
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