by Lance | Jan 13, 2014 | Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Oneness, Uncategorized, Values
I spoke at a conference recently where over 800 members of the audience received plastic bottles of water. The intention, I imagine, was to send a healthful message. But it didn’t feel right and I began wondering: Where do all these bottles go? So I researched...
by Lance | Jan 1, 2014 | Calling, Character, Courage, Destiny, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Uncategorized, Values
The new year is a time for resolutions, an opportunity for new beginnings. The title of this blog post is a quote from Oscar Wilde. It seem especially appropriate as we begin a new year. This is the time of year when we usually set new targets for ourselves: ...
by Lance | Nov 24, 2013 | Inspiration, Love, Oneness, Service, Uncategorized, Values
My friend Kevin Connolly, the Executive Director of The Center for Nonprofit Excellence, based in Louisville, Kentucky has written a beautiful piece about how important it is that we reflect gratefully on the gifts with which each of us is blessed. He has given me...
by Lance | Nov 3, 2013 | Inspiration, Leadership, Oneness, Service, Truthfulness, Uncategorized, Values
One often hears how difficult it is for leaders to ensure that an organization’s values are lived by everyone at every level. Let me tell you a story about an organization that succeeds in doing so. It happens to all of us—I lost my wallet— credit cards,...
by Lance | Oct 24, 2013 | Authenticity, Character, Courage, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Truthfulness, Uncategorized, Values
I invite readers to submit “Guest Blogs” for publication here. This week’s blog comes from Patricia J. Moser, a Certified Higher Ground Leadership(R) Pathfinder whose profile you may find here. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is...
by Lance | Oct 12, 2013 | Authenticity, Character, Courage, Effectiveness, Inspiration, Leadership, Love, Truthfulness, Uncategorized, Values
In corporate life, the absence of truth has become the accepted norm. We don’t tell the truth in many business areas – budgets, financial reports, advertising, public relations, labeling, contract negotiations, resumes, performance reviews and expense...