Imagine you’re a hermit crab, cozy and safe inside your shell. It’s your home, your protection against the harsh world outside. Life is good. But there comes a time when this shell just doesn’t fit anymore. It becomes too tight,
Have you ever thought about what your most valuable possession is? Maybe it’s your home. Your retirement nest egg. Or a treasured keepsake. Of course, it’s different for everyone. Have you ever considered that the most precious possession you have
In the realm of leadership, executives and CEOs often find themselves immersed in the ceaseless ebb and flow of thoughts. The dynamic, day-to-day nature of decision-making, strategic planning, and management can create an illusionary connection between one’s true identity and
Finding your unique gift is as simple as identifying the intersection of your natural interests, the thing at which you are most successful, and what brings you the greatest sense of purpose in life. Whatever that is, you should be
Over 30 years ago Mohnish Pabrai and some of his business friends hired me to facilitate their annual offsite. I put together a process I called an “Owner’s Manual” that identified each participant’s unique gift and provided guidance as to
The third skill to master in developing your greatness is humility. Powerful people who lack humility become nothing more than egotistical bullies and self-indulgent narcissists. Their value to the world is crippled by the dominance of their ego. They believe
As you get to know yourself better, you will notice your preferences more and more. You prefer certain restaurants. You enjoy some people more than others. You like listening to the news while you eat your breakfast. There are no
Every snowflake is different…and every snowflake is beautiful! How magnificent is that? Isn’t it also true of people? There never has been and never will be another you. You are unique! And to the extent your uniqueness shows, you are
Expanding your “Circle” makes your life richer and more meaningful. You can’t permanently settle for the life you currently have without the risk of losing some of your aliveness. So, how do you grow your “Circle”? Today, I will introduce
The title of my book (written with Greg Miller and Aaron Hill) is The Circle Blueprint. So, what is the “Circle”? Supposedly it was Socrates, as he contemplated his death, who said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” I