Tag Archives: purpose

(#199) Retirement? Let’s Rename It


Whenever “retirement” comes for me, I know it will not be a work stoppage or a forgetting of the past but rather a grand anticipation and embrace of what the future holds. At the beginning of this calendar year, I … Continue reading

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(#197) Significance and Passion


So, what single project or task do you consider to be your most significant career accomplishment? I read a thought-provoking article this past week about interview questions. It focused on THE one question to ask job candidates: What single project … Continue reading

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(#175) What Legacy Are You Creating?


Each of us creates a story –our story. Our thoughts become our words which influence our actions. The sum of our actions creates our destiny—our legacy. The September 23, 2013 issue of Sports Illustrated carried a cover story on Mariano … Continue reading

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(#171) Thirty-Two Years of Dreams


I have the chance to be a small part of their collective journeys. This is not a drill. It’s real life. Their lives. And after 32 years, my students continue to inspire me. This week I began my 32nd year … Continue reading

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(#143) It’s Not Rocket Science!


What examples do you have? When would you like to tell someone “Hey, it’s not rocket science!” You’ve heard the cliché It’s not rocket science! Or perhaps a variation of the same theme that states This ain’t brain surgery!  Each … Continue reading

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(#121) Living with Purpose: Are You Betraying Yourself?


If what we do does not align with our purpose (what makes us feel whole or complete or meaningful) then we need to pause and ask ourselves some questions. This week I began preparation for an upcoming webinar on social … Continue reading

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