"Notes" of An Elder

Nothing in life is of any value unless it is shared with others.

"Notes" of An Elder is a depository of pertinent information, knowledge and wisdom. Available weekly will be an elder's "thinking menu" for your use. Enjoy this bounty.

• Growth requires your thoughts to be continually upgraded.

• Our relationships define us.

• Something powerful happens when a person moves from believing in an idea to owning an idea.

• Always be listening on purpose.

• Communication is not so much what you say but rather how you say it.

• Questions can be used as weapons.

• People forget what they heard, but they remember almost everything they said.

• As humans, we are being challenged to rethink, relearn, and redefine our role in this world.

• Purpose is a leadership journey, not a destination.

5 Types of Power

1. Coercive Power

2. Reward Power

3. Legitimate Power

4. Expert Power

5. Referent Power

• Rather than judging the person, try to understand them.

• Forget about being right all the time and focus on being less wrong.

• Trust is essential to get the best information.

• The best response to fear is to engage with it directly rather than avoid it.

• Failure is inevitable. Learning is optional.

• Most people don't lead their lives ― they accept their lives.

• The highest compliment you can give someone is to ask them their opinion.

• You are more than you think you are.

• Questions help break down barriers, pinpoint solutions and explore new ways of doing things.

Magic Question

What makes you come alive?