Posts Tagged ‘heart’
Connection
There are few moments in life that feel as unexpectedly wonderful as when you discover someone who “gets” the thing you’re passionate about. It can happen over the simplest topics — a hobby, a story, a childhood memory, a movie quote, or something you’ve been thinking about quietly for years. And then suddenly… someone else…
Read MoreHeart health
I was diagnosed the other day with something called “first-degree heart block.” It sounded like a “made-up” name to me. Now, before you freak out, it’s not a big deal. It simply refers to a very short electrical impulse delay from the top of my heart to the bottom of the heart. So I have…
Read MoreFortune cookie effect
I read about something leaders call the “Fortune Cookie Effect”. I have never heard the phrase, but I sure have seen it in operation. So have you. Simply put, the “Fortune Cookie Effect” is a prediction that causes itself to become true. Some call it a self-fulfilling prophecy. You’re the one that makes it come…
Read MoreMoney and leadership
In today’s world you will hear the phrase “follow the money” especially as it relates to politics or corporate decision-making. That expression is a catchphrase came from the 1976 film All the President’s Men, which suggested that political corruption can be exposed by investigating money transfers between parties. Money itself is neutral but it wields enormous power. Ayn Rand once…
Read MoreContentment = Happiness
What makes you as a leader happy? That’s a pretty wide-open question. I guess it depends on the person. Could it be money? Maybe fame? Perhaps power? If your life and expectations reflect what matters the most to you, chances are you’re fairly happy. When your goals conform to your personal priorities, they bring you a…
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