Everyone knows what radar does. It creates a picture of what is on the horizon. Wise leaders pay attention to their radar.
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In spite of the fact that we blaze through the demands of our daily lives at an impatient pace, the truth is, life is long.
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Most people spend their lives fighting off the wind and the waves of the ocean. Leaders chart a way through them. aboutLEADING is the personal blog of Gary Mayes and a forum to discuss lessons at the intersection of life and leadership.
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Beautifully painful. Harsh. Irresistable. Honest. A rare look into the complexity and tensions of hope and suffering. And, simultaneously, a frank reminder that the results of many choices can never be undone. I found myself moved by the images of sacrifice by parents for their children. I am moved by the work ethic of immigrant families who do everything within their power to build a life. In the anesthetic world of suburban comfort and western affluence Kite Runner is a compelling reminder of what real…Continue Reading “Kite Runner”
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