Purposeful Action Blog

It is obviously essential for success to be purposeful in your actions in order to stay on track and fulfill the vision. But, what if it is not based on Truth and it’s hard to tell what THE Truth really is?
Is it worth rowing along in personal conviction if it is all based on Faith [...]

There are several self-help books and other resources that entice us to develop the leader within. But, is there really a leader within everyone?  If so, then how does that corelate with the six archetypes and how are each of them unique & different from each other?

Explain, using examples and references, and relate your comments [...]

Here is a discussion topic on strategy.
Assuming you are the CEO, and leader, of a well-known corporation of your choice, what strategy would you use to lead your company through the current economic crisis?
Explain, using examples and references, and relate your comments to the Four Principles for Purposeful Action.
This post was written by Margaux Ellis-Hall, who [...]

Here is a discussion topic on self or personal motivation.
Which inspirational leader, past or present, have you modeled your life after?
Explain, using examples and references, how this leader has helped you improve your personal or professional life, and relate your comments to the Four Principles for Purposeful Action.
This post was written by Margaux Ellis-Hall, who [...]

Dear Friends:
This post is a test, as we construct our new Video Channel on Purposeful Action. Real video posts will be in the form of questions, similar to our written blog posts. For example, the video segment embedded below provides the basis for creating several individual discussion videos, opening the way for comments by viewers, [...]

Consider some prominent leaders and discuss how they inspired others to follow their vision?
Relate the Twelve Steps of Purposeful Action to the ways these leaders inspired others. Provide examples and references to support your comments.
This post was written by Brad Renter, who will lead the blog discussion for the week starting March 3.

There are four basic levels of desire. The second level of desires includes wealth, power, and respect.
How do desires from the the second level specifically relate to corporations under the current economic conditions?
How should corporations manage these desires to remain successful in the current state of the economy?
Discuss these questions in the context of the Four [...]

How does passion for what we do impact our success?
Is passion addictive or does it change over time and as careers progress?
What do the actions of today’s corporate leaders tell us about their passion?
How has their passion changed over their careers - to get them to the position they are in today?
Discuss these questions in [...]

As our nation’s economic speedboat threatens to run aground, the economic crisis is a hot topic everywhere including our blog discussions as well.
What can you say about the acceptance of accountability, or the lack thereof, by our leaders - for this economic disaster?’
Has a sense of victimization spread rampant through our society, alleviating all responsibility?
It seems [...]