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How Great Role Models Educate Our Souls

By David Harder on the October, 17, 2019

News of bright lights passing is sad. But, for the ones that live in the light, gratitude quickly follows for their lives, which have given us nothing less than literacy of the soul.   I never met Elijah Cummings, but every time he stood up, I could see a man […]


Burn All The Boats - How one sole breadwinner transformed his career

Burn All The Boats – How one sole breadwinner transformed his career

By David Harder on the October, 14, 2019

Four years ago, Dave Roth walked into the Inspired Work Program. He was confident, handsome, a father, and a marketing executive with a significant digital brand. One of his colleagues told him how the Inspired Work Program impacted his career. Early on, he said he didn’t know what to expect […]


When Someone Does the Work - Tell Them

When Someone Does the Work – Tell Them

By David Harder on the October, 4, 2019

Once in a while, a client or friend gives an acknowledgment that makes me speechless.   I started working with a brilliant talent executive at Disney almost 20 years ago. We designed a leadership program that continues to be used at the company today. I’ve worked with this guy through […]


How Will Courage Skills Change Our Lives?

How Will Courage Skills Change Our Lives?

By David Harder on the October, 2, 2019

“How can you say such hurtful things about people? Words Matter! Seriously, how do you sleep in your car at night?” Triumph the Insult Comic Dog   As my pal Triumph has often shared, words do matter. I’ve observed that the biggest breakdown with our intention to succeed shows up […]


The Words & Phrases That Cut Your Power in Half!

The Words & Phrases That Cut Your Power in Half!

By David Harder on the September, 30, 2019

When the late and great Toni Morrison accepted the Nobel Prize for Literature, she said,   “We die. Perhaps that is the meaning of life. But we do language. That may be the measure of our lives.”   So how is our society doing in terms of language representing the measure of […]


What is this Century's Single Most Important Change in Work?

What is this Century’s Single Most Important Change in Work?

By David Harder on the September, 27, 2019

“Want to become a billionaire? Then help a billion people. The world’s biggest problems are the world’s biggest business opportunities.” Peter Diamandis – Co-Founder, X-Prize   The American spirit was founded on optimism and that, my friends, is vastly different than hope. Hope requires no action at all. The famed […]


BELIEVE

BELIEVE

By David Harder on the September, 16, 2019

Spiritual, human development, and “self-help” leaders have often told us that what we believe determines the shape and course of our lives. I find that most people want to realize their potential, lead fulfilling lives, and find the purpose that elevates their work into a truly meaningful experience. Instead, many […]


The Utter Failure of Politicians and the Future of Work

The Utter Failure of Politicians and the Future of Work

By David Harder on the September, 13, 2019

Before anyone runs to the outrage buttons, this is not a partisan post!   Last night, we watched the debates for 3 hours. In my home, we limit the viewing of news to a 1/2 hour-a-day because when we hit 35 minutes, that’s the moment when the facial ticks begin. […]


The Day That Changed My Life Forever

The Day That Changed My Life Forever

By David Harder on the September, 9, 2019

29 years ago, I walked into a ballroom at the Loew’s Beach Hotel. Through sheer chutzpah and a bit of hubris, we had recruited 36 people to participate in the first Inspired Work Program. I wrote the program intending to help anyone transform his or her relationship towards work. Why […]


How One Woman Became a Unique Brand

How One Woman Became a Unique Brand

By David Harder on the September, 7, 2019

Trina Damico is one of those bright white lights that bring a smile to anyone who knows her. We connected 5-6 years ago via social media. At the time, Trina was an organization development leader with a large employer in Portland. It became clear that she was quite passionate about […]


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