Today’s Lesson is from guest contributor Clara Leiu’s new book, Learn, Create, and Teach — A Guide to Building a Creative Life and is printed with permission. The book was written for the artist community, but the lessons are universal truths that can help most people. I can do anything … [ Continue Reading ]
By Diana Bletter Don’t you love knock-knock jokes? Here’s one: “Knock, knock!†“Who’s there?†“Banana.†“Banana who?†“Knock, knock!†“Who’s there?†“Banana.†“Banana who?†“Knock, knock!†“Who’s there?†“Orange.†“Orange who?†“Orange you glad I didn’t say banana?†Kids love that joke. It can also teach us something about ourselves, … [ Continue Reading ]
By David Lapin Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy 1828 – 1910 When leaders make a choice to change themselves, it will inevitably transform their team, too. Traditionally, we manage people by promising them rewards for reaching their goals and penalties … [ Continue Reading ]
By Sharon Sayler An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi 1869 – 1948 Too often, people take a passive position in response to anger or being treated poorly by others. They will delay, diminish or change the context of a situation to avoid … [ Continue Reading ]
Waste not, want not. John Wesley 1703 – 1791 The following is a reader’s comments about last week’s lesson, “What’s your belief about money?” John, I would like to comment on your article. We too, grew up very poor as far as money was concerned, but we were the richest … [ Continue Reading ]