From Hopi elders
A Message from the Hopi Elders for 2010 You have been telling people this is the Eleventh Hour. Now you must go back and tell the people that this is The Hour.
Rubbing up against everything
At a Greendrinks networking event I met a guy in the heating business. He asked me if I ever wondered why a certain temperature in the summer feels fine but in the winter feels chilly. He explained that the walls and objects are literally using us as a heat supply. We rarely think of our own role in the chain of heat distribution.
Friends
"Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born." --Anais Nin
Paths & trails
[caption id="attachment_1692" align="alignright" width="275" caption="Paths & trails"][/caption] Do not go where the path may lead - Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail. Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Paradox of Our Time
This has been around the internet so many times, I hesitated to post it. But the wisdom is timeless and worth reading over time. I originally posted this as George Carlin's piece. I've since found out from his daughter, Kelly Carlin, that he didn't write it. In his denial of authorship, he said he thought it was "a sappy load of ...." He's right in some ways - plus it errs too much on the judgmental side for my taste. But, in other ways, I think sappy saps us for a reason. The Paradox of our Time by Dr. Bob Moorehead
The Soul of an Entrepreneur
by Jim Randel http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-randel/the-soul-of-an-entreprene_b_382435.html I have had the good fortune to be close to many successful entrepreneurs. And so I have a perspective as to what separates those who make it big from those who don't. Yes, the quality of the idea is critical, of course, as is the access to capital. And certainly being at the right place at the right time is the ultimate good fortune.
From Forbes.com: Six Tips On Hiring A Business Coach
It seems like everyone is peddling advice. Now to cut wheat from chaff. // < ![CDATA[ var EmailSponsor=1; var adStringx92 = ""; // ]]>// < ![CDATA[ var EmailSponsor=1; var adStringx91 = ""; // ]]> Steven Berglas, Ph.D., 12.04.09, 03:00 PM EST What is a business coach, anyway? I get that question all the time, and honestly, the answer is pretty squishy. In today's "helper" economy (as Warren Buffet snidely coined it), a coach can play the role of consultant, shrink, drill instructor, sounding board--whatever "help" managers, executives and entrepreneurs need to boost their performance, or just get through the night.
Strategic vs. Operational Leadership: the yin & yang lens
I see lots of organizations because I coach leaders. In my philosophy of leadership, strategic leadership is more yin – more visionary, more partnership-oriented, requires blue-sky thinking, listening, staying in dialgo…. Operational leadership is more yang – more goals-driven, more hard data oriented, practical, and, usually, but not necessarily, more hierarchical. Good leadership... [Read more]
From BNet
I’m not so sure about Jaffe’s premise that the rich have no mythology around money but I do think he’s onto something here. Money is just money – the rest is interpretation. Watch for my upcoming podcast on deeper “secrets” of money – there’s no accident it’s called currency! The Secret Meaning of Money By Mark Jaffe http://blogs.bnet.com/career-advice/?p=1208&tag=nl.e713 July... [Read more]
Praise
If you’re sincere, praise is effective. If you’re insincere, it’s manipulative. Zig Ziglar Read More →
from Inc.
Things I Learned In 9 Years as a CEO – Part 1 by Janine Popick http://www.inc.com/janine-popick/2010/07/9-lessons-from-9years-in-business.html This two-part post is about the 9 things I’ve learned leading a growing business for the past 9 years. These lessons might help you ease over your own bumps, or flatten them! Nine years ago I set out to help small businesses grow by providing... [Read more]
Top 10 ways to sharpen your leaderful edge
Do something creative Learn something new – about work or life. Read a biography of a leader who intrigues you. Give yourself think time as well as dream time. Review and update job descriptions for yourself and everybody around you – schedule any and all meetings necessary to get them into their best shape and then schedule regular future meetings to review. Ask yourself the $5 million... [Read more]
Spark Your Success Workshop in Philadelphia, PA
Spark_your_Success WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 7, 9:30 - 5:30 ~ WHERE: Main St., Manayunk, Phil. TO REGISTER: www.jonicarley.com/spark A Workshop for Entrepreneurs & Professionals with Dr. Joni Carley During this limited enrollment, one-day intensive workshop, including MasterMind coaching, we will work ON your Business to help you: • Spark Your Entrepreneurial Passion to revitalize your professional... [Read more]
Create Success From the Inside Out
Join me and 14 powerful experts for a one-time only, no cost event as we share life changing strategies with you in: The Daring Woman™ Tele-summit: Create Success from The Inside Out - Dare to Live Happy, Healthy and Whole Join us on an incredible, life transforming tele-summit designed to provide support, encouragement, inspiration and a roadmap to success for smart women who know the best is... [Read more]
From: The Futurist Update
ECONOMICS AND POLITICS OF WELL-BEING www.wfs.org/futuristupdate.htm A new survey will examine the need to look “Beyond GDP” in determining national well-being. The survey, conducted by GlobeScan, will be funded by Ethical Markets Media (USA and Brazil), according to president Hazel Henderson, and will be similar to one that the group produced in 2007 for the European Parliament (see http://www.beyond-gdp.eu). GDP–gross... [Read more]
