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“I’m as proud of what we don’t do as I am of what we do.” –Steve
You teach people how to treat you. You teach people how to communicate with you. You
MANIFESTO. noun. /ˌmanəˈfestō/ A written statement to publicly declare your intentions, motives, or beliefs. From the
When you push yourself beyond your perceived limitations, it is NOT comfortable. I once flew a
It was a glum, soggy, heart-sagging kind of Saturday. I slept in till noon — and
“Who can tell me why it’s important to do CPR?” My fellow students and I at
Mentors. We all want ’em, we all need ’em, and someday, most of us hope to
Maybe you’re doing data-entry just to bide the time while you search for a full time
When M. wrote to me, she was justifiably annoyed. “I designed a website for a client.
Susan is one of the bravest people I know. Not because she is fearless. But because
It’s Saturday night. Vancouver Island. British Columbia. Damp. Cool. Just a slight murmur of rain. I’m
This is Sarah. She’s one of my dearest friends. Almost seven years ago — back when
For most of my life, I have anxiously wondered about my “life purpose.” Why am I
“It’s not too late to do something kind, creative, generous, satisfying and courageous. Today. ” —
I posted these questions about one year ago — but I still like them a lot.
Traditionally, a manifesto is a written statement where you publicly declare your… – Intentions (what you
The other day, I hopped in a cab. The driver and I started chatting, as you
I was teaching a writing class. Towards the end, someone asked: “How can I get over
Is it just me… … or does it feel like the first half of the year
It was just an ordinary Tuesday. I woke up, made a strong pot of coffee, and
A few years ago, I sat down and did some math. I tallied up how many
Every year, on January 1st, my year begins the same way. I sit down with a
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“Shoulds” are tasks or obligations we take on, accompanied by an inner monologue that goes,
Traditionally, a manifesto is a written statement where you publicly declare your… – Intentions (what
You probably already had a to-do list longer than a CVS receipt before this global
Leadership is not about doing more. It’s about switching from doing to leading. From this
There’s an entire industry of books and seminars founded on the assumption that if you
20 of our favorite leadership quotes by women At Be Leaderly, we’re on a mission
May your Holidays sparkle with moments of love, laughter, and goodwill, and may the year
To become a leader, there is a series of key shifts in mindset and behavior
We are often so focused on trying to fix our weaknesses that we neglect to
We are often so focused on trying to fix our weaknesses that we neglect to
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