DCO Weekly Reader - 10/3/08
The web is a vast repository of opinions, commentary and occasionally, wisdom. Here’s a selection of the best articles I read over the past week.
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It turned out to be a challenging week emotionally. While I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in my personal situation, it is still a day-to-day part of my life. Then on Wednesday, very suddenly, a friend and business colleague dies.
I went out by myself Wednesday night to have a nice meal to commemorate his passing (he was a bit of a gourmand). I came home and turned on the television just to pass some time. Without even changing the channel, what comes up but Forrest Gump. If you’ve seen the movie you know it’s a simple yet powerful message of living in the moment and what to make of this thing called life.
Forrest was portrayed in the movie as mentally challenged; yet his observations and actions lead to an extraordinary life. Toward the end of the movie, Forrest is mourning the loss of his life-long love. I don’t remember the words exactly, but they went something like:
“My mama always said we each had a destiny, but Lieutenant Dan said life is nothing but a feather floating on the wind. I just wonder if it’s both.”
Personal Excellence & Leadership
- Seven ways inspiring leaders communicate.
- Great list of activities indicating you’ve stopped leading. I’m confident no one reading DCO is in that situation, but it never hurts to check…
- As quoted in the intro to this next post, Warren Bennis proposes that one thing that separates leaders is they somehow get more out of their experiences. The post goes on to talk about several ways to accomplish that.
- Okay, maybe you don’t need to get more out of your experiences, maybe you just need to be more curious. Here’s how to do that.
Thought-Provokers
- Do you know what a BFO is? I didn’t either.
- Here’s an idea whose time is overdue in my opinion: is the world ready to be small again?
- A thoughtful article on what is “meaning” in the context of leadership and how to create a culture of meaning in your organization.
For Fun
- Ask your kids, but fun, flash-based web games are taking over the internet. Here’s four logic-oriented examples to give your brain a workout.
Tips & Tricks
- Some simple tips on communicating your personal brand. Even if you think this whole “personal branding” thing isn’t for you, these are some good tips to consider.
- It happens to all of us; I just went through it this summer. A new boss. Here’s 10 great tips for getting off on the right foot.
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