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Ask me a Question!
For many people, the world feels less inspiring these days, so we decided to start a new movement to change that. We are building a community.
As part of this ambitious initiative, I posted a comment on social media in which I said:
“Ask me a question about leadership. I’ll answer with a video”.
Scores of replies flowed in. This reminded us what a sore spot this is for so many people. So we created a new YouTube channel called, “Spirit of Leadership”.
Every Friday morning, I will answer a new and topical question. What’s your question?
The success of a YouTube channel depends on algorithms which, in turn, depend on the number of subscribers and visitors, The likelihood of building a viral YouTube channel these days is almost beyond the average individual if you are not PewDiePie, Joe Biden, or Justin Bieber! So, I am asking for your help. Please visit this channel and if you love it, subscribe and then share it widely with your contacts. You may also submit your leadership questions. It would be a tremendous help and I would really appreciate your support.
If we truly want to change this world, and make it more inspiring, then we need to make, as John Lewis said, “good trouble”. Let’s make “good trouble” on YouTube!
Ask me a Question!
For many people, the world feels less inspiring these days, so we decided to start a new movement to change that. We are building a community. As part of this ambitious initiative, I posted a comment on social media in which I said: "Ask me a question about...
The Amazon Monopoly
Warning: This is a rant! There are millions of books on Amazon.com and hundreds of thousands of authors who earn their living—theoretically—from this market-dominant company. The mechanics of how this works for an author may not be obvious to the general public. ...
A Very Special Offer
One of the regular participants in our weekly Inspiration in the Cloud Zoom sessions (www.secretan.com/inspiration-cloud), and my good friend, Stephan Hein from London, UK, is offering a very special gift to us – he will present a Yoga Nidra session for us on March...
What a New American President Can Teach Us
Thirteen years ago, the day after President Barack Obama was elected to his first term in office (November 5, 2008), I wrote the following blog. Then I posted it again prior to his second term, and again following the Innauguration of President Trump. Here, I offer it...
Let’s Aim Higher!
I don’t know if you are a fan of New Year’s resolutions, but the last day of 2020 seems the most appropriate time to address that subject. To put it kindly, 2020 has been a challenging year. There is much talk about flattening the curve, inoculating the majority of...
Let’s Hold Hands!
Back in March of 2020, you and your friend set out on a long walking trek across the wilderness. The trip is about 500 miles. It's December now and you have reached the 300-mile mark. You find yourselves exhausted, frustrated, dejected, overwhelmed, stressed and fed...
Three of my favorite quotes.
As we navigate through challenging times together, I thought I would share with you three of my favorite quotes. They always keep me company, and these days, even more than usual, they are very important companions for me. I hope they will also be grounding for you...
Become a Certified Higher Ground Leader
If you would like to become Certified as a coach, consultant or facilitator of Lance Secretan’s renowned Higher Ground Leadership®, or just learn more about this deep and inspiring body of work, we have two new opportunities for you. NOTE: If you have previously...
A Second Wave is Coming—This one is Burnout!
According to the latest research, burnout is reaching unprecedented levels. As we all wrestle with the extraordinary onslaught of change, challenge and dysfunction, traditional online means of support are proving inadequate. Access to an Employment Assistance Program...
A Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity
In 1970, Milton Friedman famously wrote, "There is one and only one social responsibility of business—to use its resources and engage in activities designed to increase its profits....". For this kind of thinking, Friedman was awarded the Nobel Memorial Prize in...
Cheer up!
It seems that we can’t open our news feeds these days without reading another depressing headline. So, here is my antidote for you today: First, Visit www.inspirepledge.com and make a commitment to being your best, inspiring self today, and just as...
A Weekly Shot of Inspiration
Last March, I invited people to join me in an experimental weekly Zoom video call for some mutual inspiration. The original intention was to provide support to frontline workers during Covid. I committed to hosting these sessions for one month, but everyone was...