I admit that I often (okay, VERY FREQUENTLY) mention that one of the biggest advantages of SELF-REFLECTION (and becoming self-aware) is that it minimizes the number of times you are surprised. I explain in my classes at Kellogg that anyone can determine if someone is really SELF-REFLECTIVE by talking to them for 15 minutes and seeing how often they admit
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Hi Everyone, First of all, I pray that you are safe and healthy during the global pandemic and significant social unrest. It has clearly been a remarkable year in many dimensions. As may be the case with many of you, I am constantly asked, “How are you doing?” For over a month now I have been responding to this question
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I want to wish all dads a very happy Father’s Day!!!! My day started with Daniel, Diane, and Suzie singing “Happy Father’s Day” and serving me my favorite disaster sausage omelet from Sarkis Cafe in Evanston (I highly recommend it as long as you take several long jogs the same day 😉). We then went on a wonderful bike ride
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First of all, I want to wish everyone a fantastic New Year!!! Welcome to the 2020’s!!! As an aside, I read an article that summarized a debate as to whether the 2020’s start on January 1, 2020 or January 1, 2021….something to do with whether at the very beginning of time you start at zero or one; I will let
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First of all, I want to wish everyone a fantastic holiday season, a Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!!! Even if you are not celebrating any of these holidays, I hope you have the opportunity to spend time with family, friends, and loved ones!!! Several colleagues and friends (especially Khalid Ali 😉 ) have asked me why I have not written
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In my classes and talks I often mention “those guys,” a mysterious, magical group of men and women that people will often refer to as the ones they’re waiting for to solve a given problem, large or small. True values-based leaders, however, recognize that THEY are “those guys,” and they take it upon themselves to find meaningful solutions and make
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Given the craziness of U.S. politics over the past several years, I avoid addressing the topic very often in my writing. This doesn’t mean I ignore what’s happening in our country; frankly, it’s impossible to. However, I try not to “take sides,” and I strive to look at issues from a “balanced perspective,” seeking to understand ALL sides. I give
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Like many people my age around the world, July 20, 1969, is one of the days I will never forget. I was 14 years old and had just graduated from the 8th grade at Our Lady of Peace grade school in Clarks Summit, PA. My Dad decided to take the family on our longest road trip, from Clark’s Summit, Pennsylvania
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It is very easy with the busy lives we all live to think of Memorial Day simply as a day off from work and a long holiday weekend. However, I think it is important to take some time and reflect on the true meaning of the day. The original name for Memorial Day was “Decoration Day.” The focus was to
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As I started my daily self reflection a few evenings ago, my immediate thought was how blessed and fortunate I am to be a part of Kellogg. In just the past month I have had the opportunity to teach in the full-time, part-time, and weekend MBA programs; the EMBA programs in Chicago, Miami, and Hong Kong; various Kellogg clubs and
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