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Month: October 2018

Human, Leadership

Recognizing an Inflection Point

October 17, 2018 Jeff Foley

There are these great moments that are easy to spot in hindsight -- moments where everything around you changes irrevocably.  At work, it could be a new boss or new CEO, or an acquisition or sale. World news such as an election, an attack, or a crime can alter the course of history. Major personal… Continue reading Recognizing an Inflection Point

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Sadvocates

October 16, 2018 Jeff Foley

In any tough situation, you can choose to look for joy.  To find the brighter side.  To not get discouraged by the setback.  To put yourself in the other person's shoes.  To think slower, not faster and suppress your lizard brain reactions. To shape your own reality. Or you can choose to look for sadness. To… Continue reading Sadvocates

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Heaven on Earth

October 15, 2018 Jeff Foley

Once I had a dream I was in the afterlife. It was a long white corridor with lots of doors. Behind each of the doors were rooms with different circles of my friends. Some were playing games, some were at a barbecue, some were just sitting in a room talking about nothing in particular. I… Continue reading Heaven on Earth

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