Over the last three weeks, I have taken you into the liminal dimension of the economy as a blacksmith at work. Imagine the blacksmith representing our activity (GDP), his arm as Congress shaping fiscal policies (we’ll begin to know shortly if rigor mortis has set in!), the anvil as our... read more →
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24
“Do you want to accept a challenge that will be the integrating dynamic of your whole life? One that will engage your loftiest thoughts, your most dedicated exertions, your deepest emotions, all your abilities and resources, to the last step you take and the last breath you breathe? Listen to... read more →
Jun
23
My wife and I had the privilege of visiting Kennedy Space Center a few weeks ago (see above). Yes, we are absolutely dwarfed by the massive Saturn V that sent three intrepid explorers to walk on the moon July 20, 1969. This “rocket garden” gives you a hint of... read more →
Jun
21
“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” - C.S. Lewis C.S. Lewis put it well: courage isn’t a discrete virtue but, in fact, is the cutting edge of every virtue we put into action. I also find my clearest... read more →
Jun
20
In our last Insider we gave you a chance to discover your company’s “Trust Quotient”. This time we’ll help you think about when to take action and what actions are appropriate to grow trust in your company. Many people think there is only one kind of time, but in reality,... read more →
Jun
19
…those who [achieve extraordinary results] lift their circumstances up to the level of their dreams through awareness, responsibility and communication; others lower their dreams to fit their circumstances. (Living an Extraordinary Life, p. 8, Robert White) I’ve been in the liminal dimension between Stage 4 and Stage 5 in my... read more →
Jun
18
SHAMELESS PLUG Since this is the week leading up to Easter, I’ve been thinking a lot about what Jesus said: “Let the little children come to me.” Some of these “little children” are battling cancer. Won’t you join them in their fight? Our daughter Grace has! On Saturday, April 4,... read more →
Jun
17
360 Workshop Invitation
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16
Here’s a short little quiz. Does your company have a Mission Statement? Yes - Give yourself 10 points It is in written form – Add another 10 points It is distributed to all employees – Add another 10 points It is hanging in the office for all to see –... read more →