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I recently moved from Aurora to Westchester here in the the Chicago suburbs. As I was unpacking some things in the basement the other day I had a thought and smiled. I was unpacking DVD’s and putting them on the shelf and I thought to myself, “I wonder how big my mental DVD collection has gotten”? I had to smile because it was a funny analogy to think about. Read the rest of this entry »

In my CD player you’ll find the third disc of the Eckhart Tolle book A New Earth. I’ve been revisiting both The Power of Now and A New Earth to remind myself of the principles that make up our true self. It’s easy to get taken over by the mind-made self identity and lose site of our true essence, which is consciousness itself. If you haven’t read The Power of Now and A New Earth then I highly suggest you go out and pick those two books up. Keep in mind, some are ready to receive the information contained in them, and some are not.  The following is a summary in my own words of one of the most important concepts in the books.

As humans we identify with certain structures that the Ego has created for us. The list includes but is not limited to our Job, our Possessions, our Body, an Illness, our Relationships, and Spirituality itself.
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Often there are times when we find ourselves in reflection mode. We ponder where we’re headed, how we feel, and/or most importantly who we are. Since I find myself there now, I’d like to share with you something I did (and like to do often) during my reflection. I went to Borders the other day and wandered around for a while looking and perusing and sipping my coffee until I came upon a little book called The Leap by Rick Smith. I was drawn to it and to be honest there weren’t a TON of copies (little did I know because it JUST came out), but something caught my attention and I sat down to read. Within the first few pages I knew I had a winner. The following are my results from a questionnaire to determine my Primary Color. Since you most likely don’t know what that is as Rick Smith would have you understand it, just go get this book…You won’t be disappointed!

This is a primary color that is characterized by action oriented, take charge behaviors. This is the “can do” group who just won’t take no for an answer. Frequently people in this group are very people oriented and extroverted in their interactions. If you fall in this group you are likely to be analytical and straight forward. You can be very decisive, yet are a strong strategic thinker.

You prefer situations that provide for considerable leeway in how you get the job done. There will times when others will see you as the visionary. You may also be viewed as an agent for change and will fit well in situations that are in flux and only loosely defined. If you find yourself leaning toward the Red area of the spectrum then you may be somewhat more introverted, often preferring time alone to get things done. In any event you need to feel appreciated for your intellect and will always do best when working with others who are intellectually quick and logical.

It is not unusual for leaders in this color cluster to perform best when they have a bright team that includes strong executors and managers who can appreciate the vision and turn the conceptual into something real. Effective delegation can be an issue for leaders in this color family. General managers are often found in this color area.

Click on the picture to learn more about The Leap and Rick Smith as well as how to find your own Primary Color.

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