As part of their final presentation, my students in the Center for Entrepreneurship at the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan selected their favorite questions from the course. Many of them come from my book, Balanced Leadership in Unbalanced Times (publisher link). So, in case you’re looking for some interesting conversation starters, here they are: What is my mission? What are the things that have driven me since I was a young adult? What actions have I taken to further my …
Keep on moving Keep on focusing on becoming a better person Keep inspiring others Keep on eating your fruits and vegetables, and don’t forget the ice cream Keep showing respect to others Keep in touch with those you care about and with those who have helped you get to be where you are today Keep making this a better world for those who will live in it in the future Keep on setting and achieving goals Keep on trying things …
Most of us want to have an impact – and not only at work. We realize it’s not enough just to have a title on the door. We want to have influence in civic life or in a faith-based or social network or movement. We want time to take care of our bodies and our souls, and we don’t want to be strangers in our own homes. The challenge for all of us is to find a way, every day, …
This week, I’ve had the privilege of hearing the dreams and aspirations of 80 University of Michigan students. As many of these students are seniors, their dreams seem well within the realm of possibility, but many still face doubt and uncertainty. To encourage them, I shared with them the following quote: Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of …
These messages can help older leaders better understand and attract Millennials. This month I finish teaching two classes at the University of Michigan, one in the College of Engineering and one in the Ross School of Business. As an assignment, I asked the students to share a key learning from the class. I believe these messages can help older leaders better understand and attract Millennials. (By the way, several of these students are searching for jobs or internships, so if …
Today, I am honored to have a guest for the Dr. Rob blog, my friend Michael Samuelson, who presented at Rob Pasick’s Leaders Connect Breakfast recently on his new book, “Beyond Cancer Survival: Living a Life of Thrival–39 Reflections from Glaciers, Mountains, RainForests, Boardrooms and Life.” This is a very important book with life lessons for everyone. Michael is one of the world’s most renowned speakers. It will be well worth your time to watch this video, the power of …