What makes a great leader? Management theorist Simon Sinek suggests that it’s someone who makes their employees feel secure — who draws staffers into a “circle of trust.”
Sinek opens his TED Talk with a story about Congressional Medal of … Read the rest
Longtime National Public Radio host Celeste Headlee shares what she has found to be the ingredients of a great conversation: “Honesty, brevity, clarity and a healthy dose of listening.” Taking each of these qualities seriously and adding a healthy dose … Read the rest
By Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird
Because it came highly recommended, I decided to read The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking. I wasn’t necessarily in the mood for yet another book telling me how to think, but it … Read the rest
It was Lucille Ball who said, “I’m not funny. I’m brave.” And so she was. It took a lot of courage in those days, especially for a woman, to do all of the wonderfully “nutty” things that she did.
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“I’m no longer sure what the question is, but I do know that the answer is Yes.” — Leonard Bernstein
And thus begins Seth Godin’s latest book, What To Do When It’s Your Turn (And it’s always your turn). I … Read the rest
“The Last Lecture” by Randy Pausch
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Randy Pausch’s book “The Last Lecture” stood out in my mind as I thought about about purpose and passion. His life embodied both, and Pausch was a … Read the rest