Ideas for a Better Life
Quieting the Mind
"Leadership is in short supply today. For me, I start my workday early…not only to think but to quiet my mind and spirit. It is during those few hours that solutions that are less harsh come to me." –Koh Poh Tiong, CEO of Asia Pacific Breweries Ltd, a Singapore company with 32 breweries in 11…
Read MoreMotto Magazine and Tips from Coaches
I’m enjoying the newest issue of Motto magazine. The magazine’s tagline is "Purpose, Passion, and Profit." To give you a flavor of the magazine, think Fast Company meets Body and Soul. The May/June issue has a cover story on 50 Life Tips from 10 Top Coaches. To be honest, there’s not a whole lot new…
Read MoreMore on Filling Up on Life
I’ve gotten some wonderful responses about my recent post on bike riding in Boulder. Readers told me about their own rituals of filling up on life–walks over NYC’s bridges on Sundays, motorcycle rides, and this: "Just got back from a Girl Scout camping trip this weekend. Our morning alarm was a wild turkey gobbling in…
Read MoreWhat Are You Attracting?
As I was journaling this morning, I came up with a set of questions that was revealing about the current state of my life: What am I attracting? The list ranged from "friends who are struggling with teens" to "laughter–with my kids, my husband, my clients, my colleagues" to "great executive coaching clients." I also…
Read MoreBiking in Boulder
My friend, Evelyn, and I bike on Sunday mornings. We are fair weather bicyclists. We only venture out when the conditions are good. That means sunny skies and comfortable temperatures and moderate terrain. Light wind or none at all. Neither of us is into suffering for the sport, although we both like a respectable workout. …
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