Even the most visionary leader, committed to a purpose that excites and motivates them, can get bogged down and tired: churn among team members, an unexpected illness, a downturn in the economy, or a challenge on the home front all make focus and longevity difficult....
I was recently loaned a copy of David Whyte’s book Crossing the Unknown Sea: Work as a Pilgrimage of Identity, and was struck by a passage on how the interests, passions, and intuitions of our childhood can function as keys to unlocking our most meaningful work as...
At his trial in 399 BC, Plato records his (soon to be condemned) teacher Socrates uttering the famous maxim: “The unexamined life is not worth living.” It’s a powerful idea, and I generally agree with it. However, the reality is that plenty of people, including...
“There is never a good time for a busy man to take a vacation. And since there is never a good time, he might as well take it whenever he wants.” – Bill Buckley While my work output has never been so prodigious as Bill Buckley’s–magazine founder, editor,...
At Leading by DESIGN we’re on a mission to help West Michigan become the hotbed of the best leaders in the country. A core to our work is helping leaders explore their unique design so they can make their most positive mark in the world. When you look deeply...
At our annual alumni gathering, NFL quarterback and Holland, Michigan native, Kirk Cousins joined Leading by DESIGN founder Rodger Price to discuss the lessons in leadership he’s gleaned throughout his storied college and pro-football career. Their conversation...
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