Greetings Leaders!

This is the 10th in The Path of the Honorable Leader series.

The Path of the Honorable Leader should be filled with laughter. As she travels down the path of life, the Honorable Leader feels the weight of the world around her. She knows that no matter how good her life is, that others are suffering. She carries this weight on her shoulders and the weight can become heavy, weighing on her, beating her down. If she is not careful, she may begin to lose her lust for life.

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Greetings Leaders!

I’m starting with a new client tomorrow. While I’m excited about starting, I’m also a little hesitant about the change, as my last project lasted five years. As I know this next project is going to be demanding, I decided to take a day to recharge and refresh my batteries before starting. So… this morning I headed down I-80 to San Francisco. My destination was the Labyrinth at Grace Cathedral.

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Greetings Leaders!

This it the seventh in The Path of the Honorable Leader series.

The Path of the Honorable Leader is clearly defined. The Honorable Leader knows where she is going. At times, the path is obscured in fog, hiding what lies ahead. Squinting, she tries to pierce the fog so that she can plot her way. What lies just beyond her vision? A fork in the path? Heavy underbrush? Low hanging branches? Or, a clear path that allows her to continue on her journey?

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Greetings Leaders!

This is the 6th in the series The Path of the Honorable Leader

If there is one certainty in life, it is that everyone will be tested. There will be physical, monetary and psychological challenges to be sure. No one escapes this physical world unscathed. Everyone will fall. All will stumble. Failure is inevitable. Yet… people respond differently to these challenges. The path of the honorable leader, requires you to get up, dust yourself off… and move forward.

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Dr. Marcia Reynolds – Guest Expert

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Economic Signs Suggest a Bleak Road Ahead. That’s the headline I read when I signed onto the Internet this morning. When I read those words, I had two choices. I could be scared and depressed. Or I could look out my window and instead of seeing dried plants in my yard I could see beyond to the promise of flowers next season. I bet you are rolling your eyes at my second option.

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Greetings Leaders!

Every January, I reflect back on my life and ask myself, how can I make it better? I look at my successes and failures over the past year, and look for ways to move forward. There is an old adage that goes something like this…

If you ain’t growing…. You’re dying!

Do you want to grow? The alternative is pretty dismal. So what’s it going to be? I know some of you are frustrated with your lack of growth last year. Perhaps financially, spiritually, or physically. You made resolutions in 2009, and not many came through for you in 2010. So what about 2011? How can you make those changes to improve your life?

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Margaret Reynolds – Contributing Expert

If you twitter, you are constantly reading quotes that espouse positive thinking. Some quotes are age old and some are brand new, but they mostly convey the sentiment–you are what you think, so think positive. Do you ever wonder if all those people that post those statements live that happy, positive, empowered life they like to talk about?

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Greetings Leaders!

Over the years I have read many great books. I’m currently reading Warrior of the Light by Paul Coelho and am enjoying it immensely. It is simple, straight forward and thought provoking. His style impressed upon me, the desire to pass on short ideas on the path to Honorable Leadership. I’ll be posting them regularly. If you like this one, make sure you subscribe to the blog so you know when the next one comes out.

The Honorable Leader often stands alone.

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Greetings Leaders!

Are you a consultant or business owner struggling to find success? You work hard but your business just isn’t taking off. There are a few reasons why you might find yourself in this situation, and fear is one of them. Read on to find out the Five Causes for Lack of Success…

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Greetings Leaders!

I was sitting in Peet’s Coffee yesterday when an elderly gentleman came up to me and just started talking. I didn’t know him at all, but he was polite, coherent and had a great smile. Within 15 minutes I knew his “story”. Born in Cuba, raised in Belgium and moved to the states in the 60s. He raised his family in the Bay Area and has vacationed all over the world. He told me a bit about Cuba and his family. I know his uncle and parents lost all their possessions when Castro came to power. He said he went back a few years ago to visit, and while he absolutely loved the pristine white sandy beaches… he hated the poverty.

After he left, another young woman sitting nearby came over and asked me if I knew the gentleman? I said, “I do now”, and she laughed. She told me her name was Karen and that she thought it was awesome that I took the time to chat with him. I didn’t think what I did was so spectacular, but then remembered how often all of us, me included, get caught up in being busy and not making time for others in our life, perhaps even a stranger.

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