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Anyone Sacrificing Their Life for a Mission

Anyone Sacrificing Their Life for a Mission?

By David Harder on the February, 26, 2021

I did.   The door to my life’s work opened when my record producer suddenly died.   I will never regret letting go of that career to help others find their ideal career. But the demands of Inspired Work grew and music, the primary language of my life, slipped away. […]


If You Can Only Think About Me For 15-Seconds, How Will All of Us Move Forward

If You Can Only Think About Me For 15-Seconds, How Will All of Us Move Forward?

By David Harder on the November, 29, 2020

In the 80s, Xerox ran into a business crisis brought on by Reagan’s relaxation of tariffs. Suddenly competition flooded the market. The company’s crisis was so far-reaching they assembled a sales institute to study the psychology of sales.   The most important piece of information is that human beings are […]


Dear Mr. President, What About Our Work

Dear Mr. President, What About Our Work?

By David Harder on the November, 6, 2020

Dear Mr. President,   One of the few things I know for sure is that when we believe there isn’t enough for all of us, we turn on each other. The purpose of democracy is to provide relevance to every citizen. The purpose of democracy is to provide relevance to […]


What is Forgiveness Really

What is Forgiveness Really?

By David Harder on the October, 11, 2020

“An eye for an eye only ends up making the whole world blind.” – Mahatma Gandhi   I have lived a long and winding road with forgiveness. For years, I could not find nor could I articulate a form of forgiveness that worked for me. As a human development professional, […]


The Best News About Work - Ever

The Best News About Work – Ever

By David Harder on the October, 3, 2020

It seems that all of us are going through a lashing storm (at home, I use a differing adjective). The one area where I have expertise is work and I reach out to all of you with the spirit of help.   Before the pandemic, about half of America’s workers characterized themselves […]


The World Above Politics

The World Above Politics

By David Harder on the August, 30, 2020

Every Sunday morning at 7, I call into a spiritual group and we support each other.   As I listen to their kindness, commitment, empathy, care, watchfulness, and contribution, I realize this is what most of us need to move forward.   Calling each other stupid isn’t cutting it. Always […]


Give Our Children the Skills They Need

Give Our Children the Skills They Need

By David Harder on the August, 29, 2020

We call it Connectivity.   Connectivity is a series of life skills that are essential in today’s workplace.   Without Connectivity, people and opportunities sail right past us.   Connectivity represents the Ability to fluidly and graciously connect with other people.   Connectivity includes the Ability to:   Draw Healthy […]


The Great Tipping Point in Education? It's Here

The Great Tipping Point in Education? It’s Here.

By David Harder on the August, 21, 2020

And so it begins.   The pandemic’s impact on higher education demonstrates an educational system out of touch with the needs of a modern world.   A growing number of students and parents are voicing that if we move education from campuses to virtual settings, that a discount ought to […]


How Did One CFO Become a Wealthy Farmer?

How Did One CFO Become a Wealthy Farmer?

By David Harder on the June, 26, 2020

Many of our people are facing profound challenges with change and making a living.   Over the next few weeks, we are running a series of articles highlighting some of the remarkable people that have not only changed their work, they have transformed every aspect of how they make a […]


Just When is it Time to Let Go of the Old World of Work?

Just When is it Time to Let Go of the Old World of Work?

By David Harder on the November, 30, 2019

Many of us have had jobs that were richly rewarding only to turn sour from change beyond our control?   It is impossible to count the number of conversations where someone tells me they wished they saw the writing on the wall more quickly.   It’s just basic human nature […]


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