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 …
For most of my life, I’ve used a simple goal-setting method. I learned this method from a colleague as a young man. I write my goals on index cards using this format: What? The specific, measurable goals that I want to achieve and the date that I set them. (No vague dreams.) By when? The date for achieving the goals. (Research shows that 90-day goals can be most effective. Longer-term ones tend to get lost; shorter-term ones come to resemble …
Here are the videos from Rob Pasick’s Leaders Connect Breakfast, November 20, 2015. Speaker: Michael Samuelson, Author The Power of the Possible: Leadership Lessons from Mountains, Rainforests, Glaciers, Boardrooms and Life Part I-Networking Rob leads attendee self-introductions including local entrepreneurs, nonprofits, and established businesses. At 4:16 hear from Vincent Smith, a founder of this month’s featured not-for-profit Team Gardens: Athletes Building Community Gardens in Pahokee, Florida and Flint, Michigan. Please consider donating to this great organization. Part II – Michael Samuelson Over …