Author: alby59

  • Write a Personal Manifesto

    http://www.strategy-business.com/blog/Forget-the-Resolutions-Write-Your-Personal-Manifesto

  • Leadership Wisdom From the Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – Rituals 2 and 3

    The second ritual from the Monk who sold his Ferrari is called the Ritual of Human Relations or, in the words of the Monk, how to “Manage by Mind and Lead by Heart.” The wisdom of this ritual leans on the fact that every visionary leader deeply connects with his followers. This stems from the…

  • The Monk’s Wisdom – Ritual 1: The Ritual of Compelling Future Focus

    The first ritual from the Monk who sold his Ferrari is called the Ritual of Compelling Future Focus or, in the words of the Monk, how to link Paycheck to Purpose. The wisdom of this ritual leans on the fact that purpose is the most powerful motivator in the world. The primary task of the…

  • Leadership Wisdom from the Monk who sold his Ferrari – Intro

    Robin Sharma is a leadership consultant and prolific author who has written many books on the topic of leadership and personal renewal. His most famous book is “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” and was published in 1997. This book became a best-seller with more than three million copies sold (as of 2013). It has…

  • An Annual Dilemma

    I found the following article a simple and yet effective way to approach our annual dilemma in setting a plan for the upcoming year. Enjoy it! Resolve to Stay on Track in the New Year Posted by Forrest Dylan Bryant on 26 Dec 2015 A new year is upon us, which means it’s time to…

  • Be Patient in All Things!

    As we enter a new year, most of us make resolutions and try to set a course that will take us to the end of it unscathed and, possibly, better. I for one, need to do this because I believe that every day is a day earned and an opportunity to be had. At the…

  • Lake Country Moving Forward

    Many people in the community have provided positive feedback to the work we are doing. From the projects focused on the roads and other infrastructure to the current organizational restructuring, from the approval of a comprehensive community plan to the way “customers” are treated at Lake Country’s Municipal Hall, to cite a few examples, members…

  • Why Local Governments Count

    In November, people in BC will be called to vote in a province-wide municipal election.  Elections used to be held every three years, until now, but with this year’s election, a new chapter of local government history opens in BC as terms will be held for four years. In addition, all financial matters for candidates…

  • 2013 in review

    The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2013 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 4,200 times in 2013. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 4 trips to carry that many people. Click here to…

  • The Miracle of Christmas

    This is the period when the Christian world celebrates Jesus’ birth. Others from different faiths and philosophies join them in the celebration however not fully understanding the significance of it. Indeed some, maybe many, have lost completely the true Spirit of Christmas and there are few of those that even refuse to acknowledge the origin of…