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June 2013

June 06, 2013

Coming into Focus

I come into focus one pixel at a time. One of the first things I...

June 04, 2013

Leadership is Refreshing

This post was selected as the Best of Lead With Giants July 2013 on LeadWithGiants.com We...

June 01, 2013

Listening to the Deep Truths

We live our lives surrounded by an ocean of deep truths. There are times when...

May 2013

May 30, 2013

Focusing on Health

Growing up in the Midwest, health was a matter of what we could endure. We...

May 28, 2013

Leadership is Learning to Dance

Leadership is learning to dance. Leaders develop a sense of the rhythms of life. They...

May 25, 2013

Remembering the Deep Moments

We pause for a moment to remember places where the Depth has flooded our lives,...

May 23, 2013

Paying Focused Attention

I like to take walks. Walking helps me reflect on things, allowing questions and answers...

May 21, 2013

Leading Yourself First

Leading is personal. Yes, leadership is about bringing out the best in people and helping...

May 18, 2013

Depth Lights Our Hearts on Fire

I am a member of a liturgical church. When we get together we remind ourselves...

May 16, 2013

Focus Takes My Breath Away

There are times when I am so focused that I forget to breathe. I am...

May 14, 2013

Leadership Opens Windows to Opportunity

Leadership is like spring. Leaders cultivate, plant, and encourage growth. Leaders plow new ground. Leadership...

May 11, 2013

Depth Hiding in Plain Sight

It can be easy to forget about the depth all around us. I am reminded...

May 09, 2013

Focusing Our Energy

Maybe it is because I was walking through the campus of CalTech, near the home...

May 07, 2013

Guest Post: Leadership is Creative

Alli Polin is one of the most creative friends I have. She is also an...

May 04, 2013

Listening for the Depth

I listen for the Depth. I listen alone, or with another person, or with other...

May 02, 2013

Focus: Latest Research

I am conducting longitudinal research on the topic of focus, and your cooperation would be...

May 01, 2013

May, or May Not?

Happy May Day! I was born and raised in a place where May was an...

April 2013

April 30, 2013

Leadership is Always New

Leadership does not get old or routine, predictable or boring. Leaders do not get settled....

April 27, 2013

Remembering Depth

It is easy for me to get caught up in what I am doing. I...

April 25, 2013

Focused on Making a Difference

Focus is a significant part of who I am. My strengths do not include being...

April 23, 2013

Leadership Strengthens Community

Creating and strengthening a productive community is central to leadership. Leaders strengthen community when they...

April 20, 2013

Finding Our Depth

Each of us finds depth for ourselves. Sometimes our depth journeys take us in the...

April 18, 2013

Focus Pocus

I have been told that focus is one of my great strengths. I have also...

April 16, 2013

Leadership Transforms

Leadership is transformational. Leadership transforms leaders. The core essence of leadership is recognizing and growing...

April 13, 2013

Rising to New Depths

Part of the challenge is that when we hear the word "depth" we sense danger....

April 11, 2013

Once Upon a Time

I know people who hunger for fairy tale lives. They want to meet someone and...

April 09, 2013

Leadership and Reflection

There was a long time when I did not appreciate the value of reflection. My...

April 06, 2013

A Matter of Life and Depth

I do not see myself as a very deep person. My experience tells me that...

April 04, 2013

Strategy Translates Depth into Action

Leadership is built on depth. I am able to lead with authenticity and integrity only...

April 02, 2013

Leadership is About Growing

Leadership is about growing. Leaders grow, and they engender growth in others. Leaders grow. The...