Comments for Center for Global Leadership

Comment on Making a difference… by Ask This CFO

Ask This CFO — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:50:27 +0000

When words are both true and kind they can change our world.- Buddha
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Comment on Vote on the “New 7 Wonders of Nature” Sites by nixy hope

nixy hope — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:01:41 +0000

i vote for the underwater beauty of maldives… i went there and eventually fell in love with the white sand beaches and the blueish sea… its feels soo good to smell the ocean as the islands are surrounded by the sea…

Comment on How lack of nonverbal cues hinders cross-generational communication by Linda

Linda — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:41:05 +0000

This article is right on target. It’s my belief that if, as parents, we take responsibility for teaching proper behavioral skills to our children while we raise them, they will not be facing these “social shortcomings” when the time comes for them to hit the workplace. I’m not denying that all the technological advancements have not placed added responsibility on each of us for staying on our toes (and in turn, staying on our kid’s backs!) but that shouldn’t matter. I think it still comes down to good manners and accepting no less from your child. Being well-mannered will equip them with the knowledge it takes to know that not looking someone in the eye who is speaking to them is rude ALWAYS and not giving one’s full attention where it ought to be because one is multi-tasking is unthinkable. By setting rules and guidelines now regarding their cell phones and computers, they won’t be confused later about what is acceptable behavior. We should each take responsibility for laying the foundation of good manners in our children and that must also include technological etiquette.

Comment on How lack of nonverbal cues hinders cross-generational communication by Phyllis Weiss Haserot

Phyllis Weiss Haserot — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:18:22 +0000

Thanks for spreading the word, Martin. This e-Tip got a lot of interesting response. I’d love to have a dialogue with you on your blog and on mine at http://www.nextgeneration-nextdestination.com.

Looking forward to meeting in person.
Optimistically,
Phyllis

Comment on Study: Wind could cut China’s emissions by 30 pct by Study: Wind could cut China’s emissions by 30 pct | Solar Power Energy

Study: Wind could cut China’s emissions by 30 pct | Solar Power Energy — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 05:07:07 +0000

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Comment on Danyl Johnson – British School Teacher Rocks the House by Leah

Leah — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 14:12:41 +0000

WOW. I wish I could carry this video around with me when I’m trying to explain to others in words what it feels like when a person has a light around them. Explanation alone is sometimes futile. THIS is what I’m talking about. It’s more than a light; it is an electrical current that passes through one’s soul and becomes contagious to those around them. He doesn’t just sing this song–he FEELS this song and through that strong current, passes it along to those who surround him. I love that feeling. That’s why those special people in whose presence I feel this light will always be irresistible to me. They remind me what it’s all about.

Comment on A School Bus for Shamsia by David Kellas

David Kellas — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:21:09 +0000

good on your dexter, must take balls to read and cover this stuff

Comment on UN chief warns of ‘incalculable’ suffering without climate deal by tracyarmalaska

tracyarmalaska — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 05:07:33 +0000

Being from Alaska, I have seen first hand the effects of global warming. I have witnessed glaciers calve off in monumental proportions.

In fact, I found a disturbing, yet spectacular movie that shows global warming footage of calving glaciers. Huge chunks of ice breaking off into the ocean! You can find this film called “Alaska, The Tracy Arm Experience” on Film Baby HERE:

http://www.filmbaby.com/films/4148

I highly recommend buying Alaska, The Tracy Arm Experience. Watch the glaciers disappear before your eyes and show your friends and family what is really going on in Alaska.

Comment on Elie Wiesel – can a person be moral without following a religion by Ariel

Ariel — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:49:07 +0000

I was there and Elie was phenomenal. I’m wondering if you happened to get any photos at the amplitheater. I sat on the incline so I could see over people (I am quite short) but couldn’t get a decent photo from there….and didn’t think to take one at the book signing.
I especially love the quote he left to the teacher who asked for a bit of advice for his/her students.

Comment on Elie Wiesel – can a person be moral without following a religion by PattyB

PattyB — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 20:03:01 +0000

I appreciate your furiously taken notes– allowing the rest of us to benefit also from Elie Wiesel’s keen insights. I too believe that it is possible to be moral without practicing any one religion, but I am sure there may be some who would dispute that. It’s my belief that you will be led towards that which is intended to influence and guide you and that may or may not include religion and it may or may not change as your life progresses. I appreciate especially, his message to the young to “BE who you are”. I touched on this point in my own most recent blog, and am amazed at how easily those four words can roll off your tongue, yet how difficult they are to consistently put into practice. It may have been a message for the young, but isn’t it a lesson we all need to be reminded of every now and then, as well as allowing others to be who they are as well? Like I said, I was just pondering this very idea recently myself and since I’m not one to believe in coincidence, I’m aware I’ve been sent a message in his words and for that I am grateful.