Change December 5, 2008

Most likely, we’ve all heard Ghandi’s quote, “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” What exactly does this mean? Consider the possibility that leading by example in situations that you wish to change is a very effective way of influencing the behavior of others.  It means potentially taking a chance and being bigger, […]

Change December 4, 2008

As we consider CHANGE this week, it’s worthwhile to think about the wisdom and effectiveness of groups in creating POSITIVE CHANGE. Margaret Mead famously said: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.  Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” There can be enormous satisfaction in being […]

Change December 3, 2008

Any “change” in the way you relate to our topic, CHANGE, this week?Today, let’s talk about the relationship between habits and change.  Conventional wisdom is that you can change a habit for the better by focusing on it for 30 days. Mike Murdock says:  “You will never change your life until you change something you […]

Change December 2, 2008

Victor Frankel, who survived internment in Nazi concentration camps, said in MAN’S SEARCH FOR MEANING: “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” What situations in your life challenge you to change yourself?

Change December 1, 2008

In his book, THE SEVEN LEVELS OF CHANGE, Rolf Smith discusses the following kinds of positive change: 1   Effectiveness – doing the right things 2   Efficiency – doing things right 3   Improving – doing things better 4   Cutting – doing away with things 5   Adapting – doing things other people are doing 6   Different – […]