From Suicidal to a "Killer" Idea

This is a work in progress.

First check out this article: LA Times: A Breakthrough Moment for Us Both

I’ve been trying to figure out that episode for thirty years so that not only could I repeat it, but so others could too. Along the way to deconstructing it, I not only discovered what happened that got through to this patient, I also discovered the components of what any idea needs to be a big idea.

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Fortune Growth Summit 2013 - 5 Qualities of an Influential Leader

Do you agree with this? If not, what would you change? what would you add?

1. Wisdom
2. Judgment
3. Integrity
4. Character
5. Courage

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The Innovation Checklist - Don't Leave R & D Without It

INNOVATION = In + Ovation

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"What made you smile today?"

"Every day at least one thing makes you (and your children) smile."
- Harry Glazer

One of my close friends, attorney Harry Glazer, was telling me recently how when his kids are happy he's happy and when they're not, he's not. My wife's version of this is: "You're only as happy as your most unhappy child." I agree with both of them.

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Why the Republicans and Democrats Don't and Won't Listen to Each Other

Simply stated, Republicans and men (especially entrepreneurial/ambitious/successful men) run on adrenaline (which is about power and conquest) and testosterone (which is about aggression); Democrats and women (especially those who are more about family and home than career) run on estrogen (which is about creating and building a home and family) and oxytocin (which is about connecting and bonding with people vs. competing with them).

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The Shutdown Crisis. What would George Washington say?

If you or anyone you know can forward this to someone in the Executive Office or Congress, please do with the direction, "Please read this in a public setting where all United States citizens can hear the following (at the very least the statement from George Washington) and then invite a discussion about, 'What would George Washington say about the shutdown crisis?'"

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One of the most Heartfelt Leaders you'll ever find

I recently had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Colleen Barrett, President Emeritus of Southwest Airlines. I have to admit, I had been wanting to meet Colleen Barrett for a long time, for many reasons:

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Having a Breakdown? The Best Tip I Ever Heard

Nearly all breakthroughs are preceded by breakdowns.  To keep those breakthroughs making you stronger, better and more successful the secret is to keep saying to yourself when you’re in the middle of a breakdown, “This is a breakdown.  You will survive it and it usually leads to a breakthrough.  Now don’t do anything to make it worse for 72 hours.”

When I ask people who have had breakthroughs in their lives how often they were preceded by breakdowns, close to 90 % of people agree.

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