Author: alby59

I had an interesting busy working week far from the office. My Council and I met with a number of provincial ministers to discuss issues that have been in discussion for years. Some of the issues have been resolved and I feel that years of hard work on those issues have paid off. As I…

First of all, I wish to share the following thought that I received the other day. This is called a “30 seconds speech” and it was given by Bryan Dyson, former CEO of Coca Cola. “Imagine life as a game in which you are juggling five balls in the air. They are Work, Family, Health,…

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This week I wish to share some quotes from Dr. Jim Kouzes and Dr. Berry Posner, both from Santa Clara University in California and authors of the best-selling book “The Leadership Challenge” “More than ever there is need for people to seize the opportunities to lead us to greatness.” “Leadership begins with something that grabs…

From real life examples, we learn leadership values and we can receive inspiration. Kristin Belcher is the author of the book “Hard Times and Holy Places”. She received  a bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation from Brigham Young University and served as a missionary for her church. She is married and has two sons. Nothing really…

The actress Lili Tomlin once said: “I always wanted to be somebody, but I should have been more specific.” (kind of reassuring coming from such an accomplished artist). But from that statement comes an understanding. Many times I found myself wondering if what I am doing every day has a purpose, and a good one,…

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I believe that we are all leaders within our respective circles of influence. We don’t need to have a title to lead but we certainly need to know what leadership means and have the right attitude. I also believe that a good leader is a good follower: if you are not able or willing to…

A few days ago I read an interesting comment from a  friend of mine discussing personal healing and growth. He wrote: “On the way of healing, I found my prison. Some time ago I asked myself why I was not able to do some important things to reach a happy life. With the help of…

I found the following thoughts intriguing and true. Let me share them with you and then I wish to add a couple of my thoughts: “Time…Where will it take you?…and what value does your time have? To realize the value of a year, ask a woman whoa was just diagnosed with cancer. To realize the…