Heard and Known: The Transformative Power of a Listening Leader

Have you ever noticed how powerful it feels when someone truly listens to you—not just to your words but to your heart? Listening is often overlooked in leadership, yet it may be one of the most important qualities a leader can embody. 1 I am constantly growing in this critical area. Helping People Feel SeenIn... Continue Reading →

The Summit Within – Story Behind the Story (E.1)

https://videopress.com/v/DZXaBUfD?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true The Truth Behind the Fiction: Where Stories Are Born Many readers have asked the burning question: "Is The Summit Within based on a true story?" Here's the fascinating answer: While the novel itself is fiction, it is filled with profound truth. The Summit Within may be fictional, but readers will discover it is true... Continue Reading →

Don’t Make Gratitude About Yourself

In a earlier post on "Boost Your Resilience with Gratitude", I shared a tip from HBR Management Tip of the Day. While research shows the transforming power gratitude in our personal lives, our relationships and our organizations, gratitude is not all about us. Heidi Grant Halvorson has a helpful and practical tip to not make gratitude about us.... Continue Reading →

THE SHOEBOX

My wife (her blog) shared this with me the other day.  We laughed all weekend!  What do you think is the point of the story? A man and woman had been married for more than 60 years. They had shared everything. They had talked about everything. They had kept no secrets from each other except that... Continue Reading →

What are you waiting for? [post by Aaron Powers]

My internet friend Aaron Powers hit the nail on the head with his latest post, "What Are You Waiting For?".  Since there are no guarantees in life... we need to consider two important questions: What fences in your life need mending? What do you want those who matter most in your life to know? After... Continue Reading →

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