by Lance | May 28, 2008 | Courage, Effectiveness, Leadership, Oneness, Service, Values
Rushworth Kidder, whose thoughts and writings are always insightful, has recently completed a small pilot survey of members of the Institute for Global Ethics, of which he is the executive Director. The question: What is the most threatening global issue facing...
by Lance | Apr 30, 2008 | Authenticity, Calling, Courage, Destiny, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Truthfulness, Values
Every now and then, a unique opportunity occurs and I want to tell you about one. There is a very special place, unlike any other in North America called Hollyhock. It is a not-for-profit retreat center located on Cortes, a small island off the west coast of British...
by Lance | Jan 16, 2008 | Authenticity, Calling, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Service
Window In The Skies Video Clip Those familiar with the work of the Secretan Center will know we are passionate about many things, two of which are: Mastery – Undertaking whatever you do to the highest standards of which you are capable; and Inspiration, and, I...
by Lance | Jan 16, 2008 | Authenticity, Courage, Effectiveness, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Truthfulness, Values
The following has been contributed by Gregg Thompson and Susanne Biro . They frame together this interesting idea in their book “Unleashed! Expecting Greatness and Other Secrets to coaching for Exceptional Performance”: Dangerous Conversations How often do...
by Lance | Jan 4, 2008 | Authenticity, Courage, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Values
My wife and I have been noticing a growing decline in civility – not so much in the big things (although in that too), but in the little things – like opening doors or holding them open for others, giving up seats to seniors, helping people into cars,...
by Lance | Dec 29, 2007 | Authenticity, Courage, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Oneness, Service, Truthfulness
Well, here it is again – New Year! So often we create a list of resolutions at this time of the year – so often they represent a super-to-do-list – and so often we lose passion for our commitments as the year progresses. As all readers familiar with...
