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The Soul of the Bean
I am sipping a nice triple-espresso as I write this leadership note. Coffee is like peace of mind: there are…
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MONTHLY LEADERSHIP NOTES
business insights to shift your paradigm
I write from distilled experience and acute observation. Written by a CEO for CEOs.
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The Myth of the Perfect Juggler
Recently, one of my readers asked a question in the last webinar that got my attention. It read, “How does…
03
Hope Is Not a Strategy
For every Slack or Notion that caught fire organically, there are thousands of excellent products that died in obscurity. Growth…
04
How to Build an A+ Team of Dragons
Following on from the leadership note I wrote last month, Why Excellence Costs More, I found your reflections and questions…
05
The Oracle of Omaha
This is not my usual leadership note (something I write once a month). Instead, it is a thanksgiving letter by…
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Why Excellence Costs More
I’m not a follower of NBA and most of you (my readers) aren’t either, but I couldn’t think of a…
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Measure What Matters
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Baking a Dream
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Gain powerful insights that will transform your perspective and accelerate your growth
The Attention Merchants
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Understand how your attention is harvested and sold, and reclaim control of your most valuable resource
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LIFE REFLECTIONS
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More than 400 reflections on all things life
Finding Purpose
The Puzzle of Life
"Sometimes all you have to do is look at the flip side and the puzzle of life turns into a beautiful picture"
Overcoming Fear
Nature and You
"Anyone can tap into the immense power of Nature to realize their dreams. But, to work with Nature you must be in harmony with it."
Building Resilience
Being Compassionate
"Just like rain water collects in a pond, virtues congregate in a kind heart. Be compassionate to be strong."
Creating Balance
How did We Happen?
"The question you should be asking is not what is the purpose of human life, but what is the purpose of your life."
Embracing Change
Happiness is a Journey
"Happiness is the path we walk. It's a matter of commitment, in fact, it's a choice and not always the outcome."
Mastering Emotions
Less Is More
"Mastering the art of communication"
Achieving Success
The Right to Die
"Is a graceful voluntary exit better than dragging on with an unbearable life?"
Finding Peace
Dealing with Terminal Illness
"All rivers merge into the sea, all small things become a part of a bigger phenomenon, it goes back to its source in Nature"
Building Relationships
A Word On Faith – Sayings About Life
"Faith is light in the darkness of your lonely moments, it is your anchor of peace and strength."