In the morning, I regularly stop at a gas station for a paper, coffee or maybe a snack. The station bustles with activity as people come and go. As is customary, lines are painted on the pavement to direct the traffic flow and ensure efficient parking. However, yesterday when I pulled in, someone had [...]
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A CHAMP’s world consists chiefly of others.
Posted in Character, Daily Life, relationships, tagged community, inconsideration, patience, politeness, relationships, rudeness, traffic on October 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Stone Soup: Pooling Resources in Difficult Times
Posted in Daily Life, Happiness, Leadership, Vision, relationships, tagged collaboration, community, connections, difficulty, European fable, inclusion, me-first mentality, networking, resourcefulness, Resources, self-preservation, shared assets, sharing, Stone Soup, tough times on July 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Have you ever heard the European fable “Stone Soup”? The tale begins as a stranger enters a village during difficult times. When the locals realize that he is thinking of staying for a while, they do their best to encourage him to leave, fearing that he will take what’s left of their food reserves.
In response, [...]
