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Excellence

The Chaplain of the Opera

Don Meyer, Ph.D. | Posted 04.09.2013 | College
Don Meyer, Ph.D.

I suppose that's why excellence -- and I mean world-class excellence -- almost literally stops us in our tracks. We all sit up and take notice when we see it or hear it or taste it or smell it or feel it. Larry Wayne Morbitt is one of those people who exudes excellence.

The (Surprising) Meaning of Evanston High School's Athletic Hall of Fame

Miles J. Zaremski | Posted 08.28.2012 | Chicago
Miles J. Zaremski

The ETHS Athletic Hall of Fame has become more than getting a plaque installed in the athletic wing of the school for its inductees. It has become a house where our past rekindles an avenue to inspire and motivate those still in school.

Leadership Lessons From the NFL

Frank Niles, Ph.D. | Posted 12.03.2011 | Business
Frank Niles, Ph.D.

Companies need leaders who think and act like professional athletes -- people who work hard at developing the skills and stamina needed to perform at consistently high levels.

Working Out Shouldn't Be About Getting A 'Perfect Body'

Mina Samuels | Posted 10.18.2011 | Healthy Living
Mina Samuels

As Eckhart Tolle recommends in "Power Of Now," scan your physical-emotional being and ask, am I happy? I hope the answer is yes. If not, find the workout that gives you that answer.

Ten Principles to Live by in Fiercely Complex Times

Tony Schwartz | Posted 09.12.2011 | Business
Tony Schwartz

If you're like most people I work with in companies, the demands come at you from every angle, all day long, and you have to make difficult decisions without much time to think about them. So, what enduring principles can you rely on to make these choices.

Innovating From the Inside Out Surviving a Bear Market

Marcy Morrison and Alexis Dixon | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Marcy Morrison and Alexis Dixon

Alexis Dixon, Principal of Meditation Solutions International is a Harvard trained mediator who works with corporations in harnessing the frequently v...

Six Ways Leaders Can Fuel Excellence at Anything

Tony Schwartz | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Tony Schwartz

There is precious little scientific evidence to suggest that genes are our destiny--and more and more evidence of neuroplasticity--the capacity to influence the way our genes express themselves.

Profiles in Doing Both: When Hot Isn't Cool in Las Vegas

Inder Sidhu | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
Inder Sidhu

Under normal circumstances, having the hottest spot on the Las Vegas Strip is something to boast about. Not this time. Today, the Vdara Hotel and Spa...

What Your Dirty Dishes Are Telling You: A Lesson in Business Fundamentals

Inder Sidhu | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Inder Sidhu

Are dirty dishes dampening consumer enthusiasm for environmental responsibility? That's what The New York Times and popular bloggers are wondering. I...

The Relevance Gap: Why Excellence Alone Won't Lead You to Greatness

Inder Sidhu | Posted 05.25.2011 | Business
Inder Sidhu

Unfortunately, many organizations don't fully grasp the need to pursue both excellence and relevance simultaneously.

Interview with a Philosopher: On Tennis and Life - What the Racket is All About

Tom Morris | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Tom Morris

What do philosophers have to say about life that's relevant to your interests? Can modern thinkers help us better understand our experience in the wor...

Excellence in Higher Education: A Proud And Meaningless Tradition

Riley Waggaman | Posted 05.25.2011 | College
Riley Waggaman

In these modern, consumer-savvy times hardly a day goes by without an inquisitive prospective student asking a college tour guide, "The facilities her...

What Can the Olympics Teach Us?

Mike Robbins | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Mike Robbins

While many of us are rooting for our country, the real magic of the Olympics is bigger than any athlete or country. Here are some of the most important elements and lessons of the Olympics.

What Is Spirituality: 5 (Not So) Easy Steps to Happiness

Dr. Ali Binazir | Posted 11.17.2011 | Healthy Living
Dr. Ali Binazir

Spirituality can be a daunting concept. What does it really mean to be spiritual? I won't pretend to have the universal answer. What I can tell you is what spirituality means to me.