Author Archives: John Chancellor

The Change Challenge

Posted on May 14, 2012 by John Chancellor

By guest contributor David Lapin Everyone thinks of changing the world, but no one thinks of changing himself. Leo Tolstoy 1828 – 1910 When leaders make a choice to change themselves, it will inevitably transform their team, too. Traditionally, we … Continue reading →

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Accidental shoplifter

Posted on May 7, 2012 by John Chancellor

The greatest way to live with honor in this world is to be what we pretend to be. Socrates 470 B.C. – 399 B.C. One of my Saturday morning rituals is to head to Super Target to do our weekly … Continue reading →

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Conflict isn’t always wrong: the problem won’t go away by ignoring it

Posted on April 30, 2012 by John Chancellor

By guest contributor Sharon Sayler An eye for an eye will only make the whole world blind. Mahatma Gandhi 1869 – 1948 Too often, people take a passive position in response to anger or being treated poorly by others. They … Continue reading →

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When will you be happy?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by John Chancellor

Men of ill judgment oft ignore the good that lies within their hands, till they have lost it. Sophocles c. 495 -429 B.C. Over the years, I’ve been an adviser to a wide range of people from countries throughout the … Continue reading →

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Stuck truck

Posted on April 16, 2012 by John Chancellor

A prudent question is one half wisdom. Francis Bacon 1561 – 1626 There was a news story a few years back about an eighteen-wheeler transporting heavy equipment. The driver attempted to go through an underpass, but his load was a … Continue reading →

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