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Finding Freedom Through Exploration and Boundaries
Life is an adventure, and every day presents us with opportunities to explore new territory and new possibilities and to expand our horizons. However, with so much to see and experience, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and lost. That's why it's important to create beautiful and powerful boundaries that can help guide us toward our goals and filter out distractions.
Exploring new territory is essential for personal growth and development. It allows us to challenge ourselves and learn new thin…
What Is Value Creation? How to Define and Achieve Value
Value creation is a term often used in the world of business and leadership. But what does it mean, and why is it important? At its core, value creation refers to the process of increasing the overall value of a product, service, or company, either through innovation, efficiency, or other means. But this definition can be quite broad, and for leaders looking to create value, it's essential to understand what specific value they want to create and how to achieve it.
One of the key challenges of …
Who's in the Empty Chair? Understanding All Stakeholders in Decision-Making
In the shifting landscape of business, making decisions that effectively balance the interests of various stakeholders is a critical skill. Every decision, from launching a new product to restructuring an organization, affects a wide range of stakeholders. Therefore, it is crucial to understand who they are, what they need, and how your decisions might impact them. This brings us to an interesting concept - "Who is represented by the empty chair?"
The empty chair concept is a simple yet powerfu…
The Unexpected Upsides: Embracing the Side Effects of Self-Awareness
While we often associate side effects with adverse outcomes, particularly in the realm of medicine, what if we flipped the script?
In the medical field, side effects are typically warnings, cautioning us about potential unwanted consequences. But what if we looked at side effects as unexpected benefits? Applying this innovative perspective to self-awareness allows us to see how this essential quality can lead to transformative life changes. Let’s explore self-awareness not just as a core skill …
The Courage to Say No: Embracing Essentialism
Finding the courage to say no to what's nonessential gives you the freedom to say yes to a world of things that are
In our fast-paced, hyper-connected world, the ability to say 'no' is becoming an increasingly valuable skill. Amid the constant barrage of opportunities, tasks, and distractions, we need to focus on what truly matters. This echoes the core tenet of Greg McKeown's book 'Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less,' where he advocates for the deliberate prioritization of the essen…
Charting a Fearless Path: Discovering Your Inner Growth Compass
"You have within you right now everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you." – Brian Tracy
Do you know how to access your own inner growth compass? Navigating the complexities of business, life, and relationships can be daunting, and it is not always clear which direction to take. In the midst of uncertainty, how can you be sure you are on the right path? It is essential to learn how to access your inner growth compass and trust its guidance.
Many people believe that i…
The Power of Artful Connection: Expressing What It Means to Be Alive
"Art is not what you see, but what you make others see." – Edgar Degas
I recently did a Google search on the subject line of "life is…" Would you like to know what I came up with? I found a series of quotes. Here are a few. "Life is a game. Life is a journey. Life is a long lesson in humility. Life is jazz and works best when you improvise." My personal take on the subject is that "life is art," and the part that intrigues me the most is what I call "artful connection."
In a world where confor…
An Inspired Poem: Climbing the Right Mountain
Climbing the right mountain, a journey of the soul
An adventure that beckons, to reach a new goal
A quest for meaning, a path to be found
To climb the right mountain, and stand on sacred ground
The path is winding, and the climb is steep
Challenging at times, with obstacles to defeat
But with every step, a new strength is gained
And the spirit is lifted, to ascend and remain
The view from the top, a reward beyond compare
A vista of wonder, a vision so rare
A glimpse of heaven, in this …