Even though I’m deeply engaged in leadership development, I have to confess—I’m still prone to grumbling when I could be grateful. That’s why, for the past couple of years, “Gratefulness” has been my word of the year. As a daily reminder, I’ve placed Philippians 4:8 in strategic spots—on my desk, my mirror, my journal—anywhere my eyes might land when my heart starts to drift.
As I reflect on the new leadership development project I'm working on - Character Mandate: Winning Strategies for Building Timeless Virtues in Tomorrow's AI Leader (Will we lead AI? Or, will it lead us?), I've also been reflecting on Prayer. Quotes like these challenge me: