New beginnings are natural occurrences in the life of any growing leader. In the leadership developmental process, systemic change is necessary to consistently moving forward. Possessing both commitment and excitement are foundational qualities which can aid in the launching or sustaining of new ideas. While commitment and excitement are desirable qualities, distinguishing between commitment and being caught up in the…
Cliff-jumping, parachuting, repelling, bungee jumping: for most people, these might all be just a bit outside their comfort zone. Accomplishing any of these means taking a step into the unknown. Your heart is pounding, your eyes are wide open (or squeezed tightly shut, as the case may be) and your mind is negotiating with your body. Eleanor Roosevelt said it…
I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference. (Excerpt from "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost) Our path naturally leads us to a crossroad demanding a life changing decision. Over time as…
Today may be ragged with the remnants of uncompleted tasks, failed projects, or waning vision, so we look to tomorrow. We need a fresh start…a new page to turn. Tomorrow could be the day to turn the page. Tomorrow is alive with possibilities and opportunities. However it should not serve as a “guilt-reducing blender” we hurl every procrastination from today.…