"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." - George Bernard Shaw
Flashlight and Candlelight Leadership
A leader and manager are two distinct personalities that occur in the mind of those in management positions. The leader side is similar to the creative thought process of the brain and the manager side is similar to the logical thought process of the brain. Balance is not about an even split between the leader... Continue Reading →
Bring It On!
In my early years, I fell victim to "mediocrity thinking." I thought the best path was to stay meek, humble, and not to rock the boat. Then one day, in the silent moment of introspection, I realized that my "mediocrity thinking" was robbing me of my happiness, fulfillment, and purpose. I realized that challenges are all a part of life... Continue Reading →
McJob – Life Lesson: I Can Fly!
McJob - Life Lesson: I Can Fly! Long ago, when I was a senior in high school, I was very happy to work at my first real job. I was hired to work in a fast food restaurant. It gave me a sense of independence and pride. My first day at work was very busy,... Continue Reading →
Possibility Thinking
"Identical Conditions will have different experiences." - Benjamin Zander Benjamin Zander’s short video (5 min) “The Art of Possibility” (below) deeply resonates with my philosophy and how I experience the world. My parents are one of the greatest influences in my life. After I was born, my mother resigned from her job, chose to be... Continue Reading →
Fear Re-Imagined
"What if instead of calling them fears, we call them stories?" - Karen Thompson Karen Thomson Walker’s YouTube Video on "What Fear Can Teach Us" adds a new dimension to fear. I used to think of fear as a response to self-protection and self-preservation. The typical freeze, flee, or fight response when dealing with fear. By... Continue Reading →
I Hear Voices.
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt The dominant voice in my head tells me, "You are awesome. You will accomplish great things. Your potential will open up the possibilities of the universe." In leadership and in life, it is important to be aware of the voices taking up real estate... Continue Reading →
My Values
After deep contemplation and narrowing down the scope of my values, I came up with the following five ranked values: Optimism Appreciation Creativity Accountability Wisdom My values continually changed over the years, however, my top three values have been around since as long as I could remember and give me peace of mind and happiness.... Continue Reading →
Human-kind
"A little thought and a little kindness are often worth more than a great deal of money." - John Rushkin We are humankind and not humanmean. Being kind is free and good for both the receiver and giver. Kindness stirs a warmth within the depths of your soul and is released to universe. Kindness given without... Continue Reading →
Be Present.
The past is the past and the future is not guaranteed. Why must we dwell on the negative things that has happened or be anxious about the negative thing that may happen? Time is a constant. Time favors no one. Time stops for no one. Time is a precious resource and should be spent on... Continue Reading →
Mindful Pivots 