Monthly Archives: February 2009

Is it enough to have purpose?

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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 from within and personal interpretation of one route map to be followed in Life if fellow boaters do not acknowledge it and follow you down the same path?

In other words, is having a vision and pursuing it purposefully make Life whole, or is it more important to have the right vision & how do you discover it?

Explain, using examples and references, and relate your comments to the Four Principles for Purposeful Action.

This post was written by Jimy George, who will lead the discussion for the week starting on March 17.

Is there a Leader within everyone?

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boat3There 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 to the Four Principles for Purposeful Action.

This post was written by Jimy George, who will lead the discussion for the week starting on March 17.

How would you navigate through this crisis?

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mvc-037s-bikersHere 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 will lead the discussion for the week starting on March 10.

Which Leader has inspired you?

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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 will lead the discussion for the week starting on March 10.

Video Post on Managing Desires

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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, either in written or video form. It will take effort and time to create a steady flow for video blogging, as most worthwhile enterprises do…. and, we will get it done. Thanks for your participation and help with this new initiative.

We welcome your comments, suggestions and questions on improving lives and careers -- particularly if they help others. Step into the channel and join the flow!

For more information, please visit the announcement “Video Channel on Purposeful Action -- For Practical Self-help Tips” using the link on your right or above the banner.

Managing your desires.

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boat3There 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 Principles of Purposeful Action, with examples and appropriate links. Please review the accompanying video post on “Managing Desires.”

This post was written by Brad Renter, who will lead the blog discussion for the week starting March 3.

Can Passion be addictive?

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img_1712How 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 the context of the Four Principles of Purposeful Action, with examples and appropriate links.

This post was written by Chris Miller, featured here with his daughter. Chris will be the discussion leader for the week starting February 24.

Are Accountability and Victimization cousins?

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img_1493As 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 as if no one is to blame – so are we all to blame?

Discuss these questions in the context of the Four Principles of Purposeful Action, with examples and appropriate links.

This post was written by Chris Miller, who will lead the discussion for the week starting February 24.