Thoughts About Leadership

“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.”

John C. Maxwell

“A Leader: An individual who created an alchemy of vision that moved people from where they were to places that they have never been before.”

Henry Kissinger

“Vision is the art of Seeing the Invisible.”

Jonathan Swift

“Leaders are always failing somebody.”

Ronald A. Heigetz

Journey of Life

“It’s easy to have faith in yourself and have discipline when you are a winner, when you are number one. What you got to have is faith and discipline when you’re not a winner.”

Vince Lombardy

"It is good to have an end to journey towards; but it is the journey that matters in the end.”

Ursula LeGuin

From Spiritual Faith to Liberty & Abundance

„The average age of the world's greatest civilizations has been two hundred years. These nations have progressed through this sequence:

From bondage to spiritual faith; from spiritual faith to great courage; from courage to liberty; from liberty to abundance; from abundance to selfishness; from selfishness to complacency; from complacency to apathy; from apathy to dependence; from dependency back again into bondage.”

Sir Alex Fraser Tyler. (1742-1813) Scottish jurist and historian

Powerful Immune Booster

Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) – Broccoli is believed to have been evolved from the wild species of cabbage. This dark green cruciferous vegetable has a tree like shape. Its head is like cauliflower, and its thick stems can be eaten like asparagus.

History: Broccoli was developed from wild cabbage by people called Rasenna, living in Asia Minor (present day Turkey). In the 8th century BC, they started their migration to Italy and brought broccoli with them, where it was further developed. The name “broccoli” comes from Italian, meaning “little sprouts.” Broccoli was introduced into Great Britain in the early 16th century as “Italian asparagus” or “sprout cauliflower.” It was brought to the United States by Italian immigrants in the 1800’s.

Rich in: Broccoli contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B6, C, and folic acid; the minerals calcium, iron, magnesium, selenium, potassium, chromium, and zinc; the pytochemicals sulforaphane, indolens, lutein, and zeaxanthin; proteins, carbohydrates, and fibers.

Internal use: Broccoli is almost a miracle food, powerfully boosting the immune system. It contains a compound that triggers the production of phase II enzymes in a human body. Phase II enzymes can detoxify cancer-causing chemicals and are among the most potent anti-cancer compounds known to man (according to a study by Prof. Paul Talalay at Johns Hopkins University). Broccoli is used in the treatment of peptic ulcers, stomach cancer, breast cancer, leukemia, melanoma, and prostate cancer; it reduces the risk on coronary heart disease and gastric cancer, protects against lung cancer and rheumatoid arthritis, helps prevent diabetes, osteoporosis, and high blood pressure (hypertonia), lowers the levels of cholesterol, protects eye cells from free radical stressors, and helps build stronger bones. It is very advisable for pregnant ladies to eat broccoli. It helps to prevent birth defects. Broccoli sprouts are 10 to 100 times more powerful detoxifiers of potential carcinogens than is mature broccoli.

Good to know: There are different species of broccoli, the color of which ranges from dark green to sage and purple-green. When you see some yellow flowers on broccoli, then it is overripe. Do not buy it. Broccoli is quite perishable and it is best eaten right after buying. It can be kept in a refrigerator in a plastic bag or wrap for a few days maximum. Wash it right before cooking, not before refrigerating.

How to prepare: Fresh broccoli is a wonderful addition to all kinds of salads and is good eaten with a dip. Wash it under cool running water. Do not leave broccoli to sit in water as it will lose water soluble nutrients. Before cooking, trim and peel the stalk, which is high in fiber, cut the florets into uniform pieces, and steam the broccoli for 3-4 minutes or simmer in about one inch of boiling water for the same amount of time or less. Cooked broccoli should be bright green and tender-crisp. Overcooked broccoli turns dark green and loses many of its nutrients.

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The Wooden Bowl - Issues of the Heart

A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year old grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered. The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth. The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. We must do something about Grandfather," said the son. I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.

So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner. There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner. Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometime he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.

The four-year-old watched it all in silence. One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, "What are you making?" Just as sweetly, the boy responded, "Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up." The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.

The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless. Then tears started to stream down their cheeks. Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done. That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table. For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason, neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.

On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens, how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow. I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.

I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as making a "life."
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands. You need to be able to throw something back.
I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you. But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others, your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you.

Author Unknown

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