Things to Think About

“As a well-spent day brings happy sleep, so a well-used life brings happy death.”  Leonardo da Vinci

“Trust comes by foot and leaves in a taxi.”  Anonymous

In over fifty years of collecting quotes, I have come to appreciate the way different cultures have their own unique way to get a concept across.

“A bad attitude is like a flat tire.  You can’t get very far until you change it.”  Anonymous

So much has been written about attitude over the last century—endless articles, innumerable books, not to mention keynote speakers who address the topic of attitude.

What is Life All About?

In my work, especially with young people, there are a lot of questions about life perspective. “How can I know where I’m going?” “What is really important in life?”  “How will I know when I’ve found it?” “Why am I here?”

Are You Biased?

How many times have you heard someone say, “I just tell it like it is.”

In today’s world, when we’re struggling with trying to understand this thing called globalization, there are many areas in which a personal bias can arise.

How are authentic leaders created?

I am often asked this question and it usually comes as, “Are authentic leaders—real leaders—born or are they made?”

When does your life as a professional really begin?

The Truth as an Idea

George Kennan was a mid-20th century, American diplomat and historian.  He was a member of a group of senior foreign policy greybeards known as “The Wise Men”.

Carlos Castaneda was an immensely popular author, selling more than 28 million books in 17 languages.

What is Our Purpose in Life?

Thinking about our purpose in life can be truly overwhelming. Where does one begin-with family? Close friends? What about society? How about your profession?