November 28, 2014 I’m sitting in an airport in Washington, D.C. waiting for my flight to Geneva where I will teach a course on leadership and team building. I am sitting in the city of my birth, watching thousands of people walk by - each with his or her own story. You can hear some … Continue reading Stories…It’s Always About the Story
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The World in a Nutshell: October 2014
It is time to give a quick “global update” and comment on some of the many stories dominating the news theses days. Fasten your seatbelt - here’s the world: 1. Shooting Near the Canadian Parliament. One soldier was killed and at least 3 others were wounded by a terrorist shooting today in Ottawa. Why does it … Continue reading The World in a Nutshell: October 2014
Wars, Legacies and 100 Years
July 1, 2014 On June 28th, history marked the 100th anniversary of the event that sparked World War I. After the war and the downfall of the Ottoman Empire, maps were redrawn by the European victors, with very little understanding of the maze of Middle Eastern identities. Kurds, Sunni Muslims, Shiite Muslims, Jews, Christians, Druze and … Continue reading Wars, Legacies and 100 Years
Protégées and Parasites: Knowing the Difference as you Invest in Others
May 22, 2014 If you are a leader a big part of your job involves investing in others. People are a central part of what leaders do. But every leader is limited by time and resources, so how do you know who to invest in? Regardless as to how big your heart is for others, … Continue reading Protégées and Parasites: Knowing the Difference as you Invest in Others
CHASING WISDOM
MAY 5, 2014The topic of WISDOM is inexhaustible. Many people have tried to define it, to understand it and to live it. Maybe it’s hard to define, but we all know when we run into that person who just “has it.” That individual who just gets the deeper things of life and lives differently. Wisdom is … Continue reading CHASING WISDOM
“Connecting the Dots” Conference: The Truth is Out There…
February 12, 2014The 2014 "Connecting the Dots" Conference in Athens is over and I haven’t even blogged about it! So, now that I have a few minutes, I thought I’d reflect and share a few thoughts. The whole idea behind Global Next’s international conferences is to build leaders who understand the world in context. And context has … Continue reading “Connecting the Dots” Conference: The Truth is Out There…
Looking Ahead: The Globalnexter in 2014
January 6, 2014As 2014 gets started, I thought I’d give a preview for the first part of my year ahead. For those not familiar with Global Next and its work, click HERE. The short version is this: I go places either for the purpose of training leaders in a global setting or I go places … Continue reading Looking Ahead: The Globalnexter in 2014
Overconfident? Get Over Yourself!
November 11, 2013When developing leaders, I spend a lot of time trying to convince people to take appropriate risks, think bigger and live out purposeful, extraordinary lives. We talk often about missed opportunities and shadows that need to be jumped. But what about those who don’t struggle with taking chances. Is it possible there is … Continue reading Overconfident? Get Over Yourself!
Disturbing the Universe: 5 Ways to Change the World
“Do I dare Disturb the Universe?” ― T.S. Eliot, T.S Eliot once posed this query in one of his poems. And it’s a good question. Another good question would be: Can I disturb the universe? Just me? There is something powerful about the singularity of the difference one person can make - the idea that … Continue reading Disturbing the Universe: 5 Ways to Change the World
Leadership: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned
October 26, 2013 I’ve met a lot of people. I’ve taught a lot of leadership and personal development courses. I’ve been to a lot of places. I’m always fascinated by life, truth, purpose and wisdom. I often encourage those I’ve worked with to chase wisdom - and to find people smarter than they are and … Continue reading Leadership: 5 Lessons I’ve Learned
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