The Irresistible Smile

When I walk down the street or a long corridor in a public building, I still am surprised sometimes when others start smiling at me. For just a moment, I find myself wondering what’s causing the friendly look on the face of these strangers. Then I remember that dating back to when I was just… Continue Reading The Irresistible Smile

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The Magic of Mornings

What do you do before breakfast each morning? In What The Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast, Laura Vanderkam found that the most successful people have already “scored daily victories that are advancing them toward the lives they want before the rest of the world is even waking up”. Most of us know that if… Continue Reading The Magic of Mornings

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The Antidote for Exhaustion

It’s a new year and many of us are returning to our work after some well-deserved time off. While the topic of exhaustion may seem out of place in early January, you may want to think again. On a recent Sunday morning hike, I was reminded of something that the Benedictine monk David Steindl-Rast once… Continue Reading The Antidote for Exhaustion

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My 20 Top Reads in 2013

As a regular subscriber to The Fit Leader blog, you know that I am an avid reader, and often make references to books in my posts. As we near the end of 2013, I’m happy to share my top 20 reads for the year. Contagious: Why Things Catch On by Jonah Berger Everything Counts: 52… Continue Reading My 20 Top Reads in 2013

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Who We Are Makes a Difference

The world has lost a great leader. With the passing of Nelson Mandela, we are reminded of the incredible sacrifices often required of true leadership. I remember first learning of Nelson Mandela when I was in college. At the time, Mandela was imprisoned at Robben Island, then South Africa’s Alcatraz. Never giving up, and dedicating… Continue Reading Who We Are Makes a Difference

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