If you've ever wondered about the mysterious and fascinating topic of near-death experiences, check out the BBC documentary called "The Day I Died." It's on video and available as segments on YouTube. Most of us have probably heard about the commonly uncommon experiences of people across all cultures who have clinically "died" only to be … Continue reading My Near-Life Experience
Category: Optimism
Bulls, Squirrels, Ducks, and The Five-Year Plan
Peter Danis is the successful owner of Figlio Restaurants and Vino Vino Wine Bar here in Columbus. I was fortunate to hear him address some of the best and brightest seniors at Upper Arlington high School a couple of weeks ago. What he said certainly resonated with those kids, who are starting their adult lives … Continue reading Bulls, Squirrels, Ducks, and The Five-Year Plan
A Matter of Life and Death
Spent this early Tuesday morning as I always do--over coffee and great conversation with a group of men seeking the truth. Fellow pilgrims who are awake and aware, and trying to become more so. This meeting occupies a permanent place on my weekly schedule because I am living out my PURPOSE through a PROCESS that … Continue reading A Matter of Life and Death
Unbelievable
At BUILT TO LEAD, we believe in a few principles that form the foundation of great individuals, teams, and leaders, in work and life. Three of these stand out, and I call them out to you this morning--Easter morning--deliberately to ask, "What is it that YOU believe?" Think about that as you consider the following: … Continue reading Unbelievable
Dam Big Dream
I just returned from a week with the family out West, and I got to do something I'd been dreaming about since I was a kid: I took a tour of... (drum roll, please)... the Hoover Dam! Woo-hoo! Yes, I gave myself over to my inner nerd and dragged my son Dan to the deluxe … Continue reading Dam Big Dream
Lead Anyway
With apologies to Dr. Kent M. Keith, the author of The Paradoxical Commandments, (see temporary link to the left) and to Mother Teresa, to whom they are widely but mistakenly attributed; here are some Paradoxical Leadership Commandments for today: The economy is horrible, unpredictable, and depressing. Be optimistic anyway. If you are hopeful, people may … Continue reading Lead Anyway
Resolved: You and I will make it a “Happy New Year”
Good morning to you all from this little corner of the Band! If you happened to see it, 2009 dawned here in Central Ohio with a shimmering curtain of high wispy clouds bathed in pink, purple and rose. What a great start to the new year! Did you have fun last night? Did you watch … Continue reading Resolved: You and I will make it a “Happy New Year”
What to do NOW (Chapter 3: Dreams ‘R’ Us)
For those of you who have concluded that the current economy requires nothing more of you than survival tactics in the next three weeks, to close the year as best you can, without regard for the future much beyond 12/31/08, you can stop reading this right now, and get back to work. No sense wasting … Continue reading What to do NOW (Chapter 3: Dreams ‘R’ Us)
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