LIVING IN A VUCA WORLD

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“In times of rapid change,
experience could be your worst enemy!”
-J. Paul Getty

It’s been a volatile week!  Twenty candidates are debating amongst themselves to see which one can emerge to debate the sitting President.  North Korea continues to launch missiles (not to worry because they are only short range).  A popular sailing destination (the Inner Harbor) is now part of a “disgusting rat and rodent infested mess, and I’m told a perfect summer storm situation is brewing for market correction as trade war simmers and more action is awaited from the Fed. 

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I HAVE A QUESTION FOR YOU

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                                      “It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.”                                                                                                             – Decouvertes

Here’s something to think about; what is it that serves to drive creativity and innovation, that often becomes the catalyst for bringing about change in a person’s life, that enables each of us to better understand ourselves?  Don’t look for an answer, rather think about a question.  Nothing has more power to cause a complete mental turnaround than a question.  Powerful questions can serve to empower.  Formulated effectively they can shatter misconceptions, enhance clarity and turn challenges into opportunities. …

FINDING THE SUNSHINE

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“Even the darkest night will end,
And the sun will rise.”

                                    – Victor Hugo

If you haven’t figured it out by now, I love to play golf.  I’m not a great golfer, but I’m not that bad either; I can hold my own!  This past week I enjoyed an early round with three friends.  It was a warm sunny morning and we all had great aspirations as we hit from the first tee.  Needless to say, any thought of shooting even par became less realistic with each hole played. …

TAKING IT TO THE NEXT LEVEL

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In order to take our lives to the next level, we must realize that the same pattern of thinking that has gotten us to where we are now will not get us where we want to go!

                                                                   – Tony Robbins

Last week I had a mid-year review with my trainer.  We reviewed the goals that were established in January, crunched the necessary numbers, and reflected on what had gone well and what still needed to be improved.  During the meeting she asked, “So what is it that you are looking for over the next six months?”

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A GOLF LESSON

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“The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality.
The last is to say thank you.
In between, the leader is a servant.”  
                                         – Max DePree

A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to play golf on a Saturday morning with a friend who is CEO of a local manufacturing firm.  It was a beautiful day with temperatures in the 70’s, plenty of sunshine, and a gentle breeze.  As we arrived at the first tee, he told me to hit first as he needed to finish a text to one of his managers. 

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