Tag Archives: reflection

Stop the madness

Posted on October 12, 2011 by

Mamie is the CEO of a nonprofit organization. She has spent her life working for the underprivileged, and she also loves dogs. Every morning, Mamie walks her dogs from 6 until 7. She gets to work by 8:30, so she’s there … Continue reading →

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What Matters?

Posted on October 5, 2011 by

Continuing on last weeks topics about reflection, I’d like to give a personal example of its influence in a friend’s life. Who? Pam is a single businesswoman in her late 40’s. She takes care of her elderly parents, and just bought … Continue reading →

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The Sherpa Guide to Organizing

Posted on September 29, 2011 by

ORGANIZING Aang Dawa Sherpa, when asked about the best leader he ever met, will tell you about Tom McMillan, an expedition leader who has been to the top of Everest. What is it about McMillan that most impressed Aang Dawa … Continue reading →

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The Sherpa Guide to Planning

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

Do you want to know what your life means? Do you want to focus on what’s really important? Reflection is a special way of thinking, and three important thought processes can get in the way of reflection. To know what … Continue reading →

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The secret to reflecting

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

So, you’re busy. Do the people in the next office, or the people who live next door, have any idea how busy you are? Of course not, but they don’t have your life. They don’t understand how much there is to do … Continue reading →

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Flying Solo

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

“All of humanity’s problems stem from man’s inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” Blaise Pascal – philosopher Here, in the Midwest … people love to talk. Unless you’re listening intently, and care about the topic, conversation can be … Continue reading →

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Work Place Trouble

Posted on August 30, 2011 by

A friend asked me this question, ”A 30-year employee that I report to at work spends more time surfing the internet than working. How do I confront her?” -Brenda

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‘The Times Are A-Changin’ ‘ … Can You?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

We don’t know how to change. People are constantly showing us that they are willing to change, and want to change but they are not sure how to do so. I just had a meeting with Josh, whose boss told … Continue reading →

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Finding Peace in The Office

Posted on July 29, 2011 by

Hey readers, I just want to pose a question. This is something you might have come across at work, so let’s hear what you have to say about finding peace in your office: I hate my boss, but I’m required … Continue reading →

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The Wisdom of the Sherpas – Part 6

Posted on July 25, 2011 by

I learned so much when we talked with the Sherpas in Nepal. I have been sharing quotes for the last five Mondays, so you can go back and read any you might have missed. This is the final post, for … Continue reading →

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