Archive for the 'Vision/Planning' Category

Knowing what is important is major step toward exhibiting good character

Recently a good man who was tragic figure in American history died. While you may not know his name, you were impacted by a decision he made.
On December 7, 1941 Kermit Tyler was on his second day of manning the air traffic center at Fort Shafter in Hawaii.  A private on his first day of […]

Course Corrections on the Character Path

Here is a post you need to read! This was written by Rob Eaker who is definitely on the character path. -Gary Fenton
The recently released 2008 Annual Report for one of the world’s largest and most well-respected companies opens with the following words: “Dear Fellow Owners, 2008 was a tough year and we expect 2009 […]

The Difference Between Vision and Fantasy

People on the character path know the difference between vision and fantasy.
Vision and fantasy have little in common except they are future focused. They are opposing and competing forces in the battle for good character.
Vision is about making a positive contribution in the future. Vision involves setting goals, developing and implementing strategies, and constant evaluation […]

When You Choose Your Actions You Are Choosing the Consequences

Several years ago, I heard a speaker who had just experienced a traumatic divorce say that his life had not turned out as he had planned.  His plans for an All-American family consisting of a wife, two kids, a dog, a mortgage, and a mini-van were replaced by bitter divorce, a daughter who hated him, […]