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Tag Archives: integrity
The Dragon called “Politics” and the Scabbard of Sincerity
A scabbard is the sheath for a sword. Made out of shaped wood and leather and worked metal, they are beautiful and functional, but play a lesser role to their glorious partner the sword. There is a legend, though that … Continue reading
The Dragon called “Solo” and the Cloak of Cameraderie
Every sportsperson knows that beyond the weekend hacker level, no matter how solo your sport “looks”, there is a team seeing you through to victory. My favourite sport is tennis, and within that, singles. It’s like a chess game, played … Continue reading
Posted in Work
Tagged accountability, balance, band of brothers, battle, cameraderie, campaign, caution, conflict, integrity, military, perspective, preparation, reconciliation, recovery, singles, support, team, tennis
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Here be dragons, and here be (hopefully) how to slay them
As HR Leaders, our portfolio includes many things but significantly, change management, cultural development and/or guardianship, and leadership development. We are often called out of the safety of managing processes and procedures (let’s be honest, that’s not really what drives … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth, Work
Tagged change, character, circular reference, conflict, creativity, culture, diversity, human resources, integrity, leadership, problem solving
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20 things I have learned from marriage so far
I have learned that my wife’s trust is a thing never deserved but graciously given. And it must be nurtured like a fragile flower or it retreats to safety. I learned that creating a new normal for us was hard, … Continue reading
Other ideas for taking your character to a gym
Forgive someone. Repeatedly. Be consistent emotionally, even when storms rage inside. Choose to lose a fight to honour the relationship Embrace someone – including their flaws – without criticizing. Find a way to bless the person you dislike or maybe … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth
Tagged actions, adult, choice, integrity, leader, marriage, passion, purpose, resilience, role model, wisdom
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Finding a “gym” for our characters…
So, testing reveals character, and repeated testing builds character. The same way physical testing – an exercise routine, for example – conditions our bodies for a higher and more efficient level of exertion, so mental and emotional testing can build … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth, Spiritual
Tagged choice, emotions, fire, integrity, purpose, resilience, role model, stress, wisdom
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Overcomers.
All of us reach a place, at some point in our lives, where we are emotionally tired, drained, and questioning the wisdom of continuing with the thing that has made us feel like this. For some it is a job, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Marriage, Personal Growth, Spiritual, Work
Tagged adult, choice, fire, grow, integrity, lead, parenting, partners, problem solving, relationships, resilient, role model, trust, wisdom
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Humility
I was reminded the other day of my travels in India. We were driving through the ghettos of Mumbai. Our host was an Indian businessman who had made many millions of dollars in the recruitment industry. Why this story springs … Continue reading
Posted in Personal Growth, Spiritual
Tagged community, grace, humility, integrity, mature, partners, relationships, wisdom
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We are nothing but what we do.
I remember hearing once that “We judge ourselves by our intentions, but other people by their actions” As much as I hate to admit it, I have seen many people – including yours truly – do this. It’s funny that. … Continue reading
So who do we want to be like when we grow up?
In a little while – a year or two, in my books – a man named Novak Djokovic will join an elite group of tennis greats. The likes of Borg, McEnroe, Lendl, Sampras, Agassi, Federer, Nadal. He’s already playing at … Continue reading
Posted in Family
Tagged example, honour, integrity, performance, role models, success, truth
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