Hiromi’s post served as a reminder to me of the importance of my attitude regardless of my circumstances. Hiromi posed a question about how William Ernest Henley was able to stay positive and strong in spite of his difficult circumstances…. Continue Reading →
Hello Dizzy Butterfly As I reflect upon A.J. Cronin’s (1951) passage and consider your eloquent post, it occurred to me how the stories we choose from this book really speak to who, and how we are as leaders. Your post was assertive, concise and filled me with the sense that you are very intentional and …
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Hello Daneen As it relates to Thomas Carlyle’s (1951) passage titled, Blessed is he who has found his work, thank you for sharing and describing your key insights into how perseverance and self-awareness integrate within your professional career in health care. How a leader demonstrates to themselves and to others a commitment to follow through with …
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The story I selected was written by A.J. Cronin entitled “The virtue of all achievement is the victory over oneself. Those who know this victory can never know defeat”. In this story Cronin details how he came to realize his dream of writing his first book. At first, the novelty and excitement of writing was …
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Ryan, I agree with you, Roosevelt’s quote about fear is so impactful because it helps us adopt a perspective that fear is produced internally and empowers us with the notion that it’s something we can control. One of the main roles of a leader is to guide followers, which may involve teaching followers that the […]
The motto, “this, too, shall pass away,” is one that’s said to have originated from a legend about an Eastern monarch asking his wise men to construe a motto he could engrave on his ring which would help him through the worries he faced on a daily basis (Watson, 1988, pp. 74-76). This motto prevailed […]
Response to MonicaGrace Light from many Lamps Wk 4 Is the sole purpose of advancing and improving ourselves in life a good reason for why we should not waste our time? Or is there a greater purpose in this life to live for? You ask a powerful question, Monica. As I read your post, I […]
The Power of Healing – Invictus When I read William Henley’s poem, Invictus, I was struck with his indomitable spirit and inspiring perspective on the challenges he had faced. Through multiple operations and an amputation of his foot due to […]
Light from Many Lamps Cancer…hearing this diagnosis can often strike fear into the hearts of people. So many questions start to race around in our minds. It is treatable? How will I tell my family? Will I be able to realize my goals and dreams? Most of these questions are rooted in fear and yet, […]
Sarah, I enjoyed reading this post and your articulation of Arnold Bennett’s value of time. What stood out, and what I re-read several times, was the opening quote that you choose specifically the line “magically filled with twenty-four hours” (Watson,… Continue Reading →