Enjoy this guest blog post written by Gwyn Teatro. If you think you are too small to make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito ~ Dalai Lama Leading from the middle is not really a new idea. But I suspect there are many people working in the middle of their organizations who don’t recognize their real potential to lead or …
It’s hard to be a good leader if you are not a good person
If you are in the position to influence the lives of others, you should read this post. The title of this post was one of the conclusions in my book Leading with Wisdom: Sage Advice from 100 Experts. But what does it mean to be a good person? While there can be many answers to this question, I usually think of …
Becoming a Sage: Elaine Soloway
Welcome to the Becoming a Sage podcast, hosted by Dr. Jann. This week’s episode features Dr. Jann’s conversation with Elaine Soloway. Elaine Soloway is a Chicago-based writer, who shares her adventures of caregiving, widowhood, relocating, and moving forward, in her books, blogs, articles, public appearances, and on her social media pages. She is the author of two memoirs: Green Nails …
It’s a New Year … A New Decade! So What? Now What?
When will you have more time than you have right now? Time is our most precious resource. What time is it? NOW! Not only is 2020 is the start of a new year. 2020 is the start of a new decade! Since reflection is powerful, ask yourself these questions: What were you doing in 2010? Where are you in 2020 both personally …
It’s New Year’s Eve. Time for “Same Old Lang Syne” …
As the year comes to a close, I am reminded of these thoughts: Life is made up of moments. So enjoy the moments. “How we spend our days is how we spend our lives.” Annie Dillard Leadership is not a position or title, but a relationship. In the end, it is our relationships that matter most. We don’t take our …
Beware: NOT the Season to be Jolly for Everyone!
Tis the season to be jolly? Maybe and maybe not. This post is written for people who are in the position to influence the lives of others. Not all people are jolly at this time of year. The other day I was in one of my favorite coffee shops. This coffee shop is much like the old TV show “Cheers” …
Becoming a Sage: Richard Eisenberg
Welcome to the Becoming a Sage podcast, hosted by Dr. Jann. This week’s episode features Dr. Jann’s conversation with Richard Eisenberg. Richard Eisenberg is Managing Editor of Nextavenue.org, the PBS website for people 50+. He is also the editor of Next Avenue’s Money and Work & Purpose channels and a regular blogger for the site. Previously, he was Executive Editor …
Leadership Lessons from Mister Rogers–A Sage
Similar to several other people, I have been obsessed with Mister Rogers! While my sons did not watch Mister Rogers often (I discouraged most TV and video games perhaps to a fault), I am now reading and watching all I can find about the man and it is easy to do. (His commencement speeches such as at Dartmouth and Marquette are …
Make Every Day A Giving Thanks Day
It is easy to focus on gratitude and giving thanks during the month of November. But what if we made every day a giving thanks day? How would we do this? Read this to learn more. A few weeks ago my post was on gratitude and delights. I had a few people contact me about the delights in their …
What is Your Breadcrumb Legacy?
DSM 2019What is your Breadcrumb Legacy? If you don’t know, my recent article will explain. This post is for anyone and everyone who wants to live life on purpose and with passion. Meaning matters. “The key to a deeper, healthier life, isn’t knowing the meaning of life —it’s building meaning into your life.” Dhruv Khullar The last few years, I …
