Renaissance for Leaders

The Magic Mantra

On February 24, 2016

Ek Ong Kar Sat Gur Prasad

This is the story of the Ek Ong Kar Mantra and how it became my much loved and favorite Magic Mantra for connecting, releasing and transforming negativity into positivity and optimism.

First a little history, a couple of love stories and a little culture.

Anjou was born in the city of Ludhiana, located in the Indian state of Punjab. According to her parents, Anjou was conceived at the foothills of the Himalaya on their honeymoon.

How you get your start in the world is everything.

Your #1 Asset

By Andrew John Harrison

On February 23, 2016

In Relationships & Family

75-Year Study: Good Relationships Keep Us Happier and Healthier

By Andrew John Harrison

On February 21, 2016

In Relationships & Family

beautiful cloudscape From Harvard Psychiatrist Robert Waldinger. [Edited by Andrew John Harrison.]

Ask most young people what they want from life and they will tell you money and fame. Landmark 75-year study of what actually matters reveals lessons that aren’t about wealth or fame or working harder and harder. The clearest message that we get is this:

“Good relationships keep us happier and healthier.”

The study reveals the following lessons about relationships:

Why We Need More Women in Leadership

By Andrew John Harrison

On February 17, 2016

In Leadership & Influence

Most men are attached to a certain style of leadership that has served them for generations. When a formula works, it is very difficult to imagine that a better way could exist. We call this way of thinking Old Paradigm. New Paradigm is about embracing new models that are proven to be superior in today’s environment.

This diagram demonstrates why we need more women in leadership roles and why most men could benefit from adopting more feminine qualities in addition to their typical masculine ones.

[click the image to enlarge]

What is Emotional Intelligence?

By Andrew John Harrison

On January 29, 2016

In Health & Vitality

Children Born Today Will Live to 120 or More

By Andrew John Harrison

On January 28, 2016

In Health & Vitality

We are entering a new era of personalized longevity. Children born today are expected to live well past 120. Not only will they live longer, they will maintain excellent health through their various stages of life and experience a quality of life that is unheard of today.

I don’t know about you, but I would like to live as long as possible. Some people feel that life isn’t worth living and have essentially given up – have a death wish – and want to take others with them!

Long life brings more focus onto the quest for meaning and fulfillment. No longer is it enough to pay the bills, get buy, chase the never-ending rate-race. The problem with winning the rat-race is that you are still a rat!

If you knew without a doubt that what you did today would shape your experience in the future, what changes would you make? What would you do to live an extra 20 years?

Resources & References

Could babies born today live to 150? > https://www.cbsnews.com/news/could-babies-born-today-live-to-150/
The first person to live to 150 has already been born > https://www.pri.org/stories/2015-08-08/first-person-live-150-has-already-been-born-it-you

How Much Did They Pay You to Give Up on Your DREAMS?

By Andrew John Harrison

On November 12, 2015

In Leadership & Influence

This short clip is from the 2009 movie “Up in the Air” starring George Clooney. George’s character is delivering bad news about a layoff.

Dreams. We all have them. When we were children our heads were full of possibility, dreams, and fantasies. Most of us knew no limits, other than what we were told we could or could not do.

As we got older our conditioning from family, friends, society and school brought us down to reality, to what was practical and reasonable. Many of us embarked on careers, expecting them to last a lifetime only to discover that times had changed and we had to change too or become obsolete.

Musing About Romance

By Andrew John Harrison

On November 6, 2015

In Relationships & Family

Musing about romance
what is it?

Why do so many people associate romance
with sex?

Sensual, sexual, love and affection
These can include romance…

…but they are not substitutes for romance

When you hear an English speaker say it
the sound falls flat

Quality of Relationship = Quality of Life

By Andrew John Harrison

On November 5, 2015

In Relationships & Family

“Most of what we learn about a relationship is by default, accepting mediocrity, disconnection and unhappiness instead of designing a relationship that fulfills, inspires and brings limitless joy, connection, and intimacy to both partners.”

What would happen if you allocated more time to the renewal and regeneration of your relationship? or, if you are single, to prepare yourself for your next relationship?

Most people don’t realize that the quality of your relationships = the quality of your life! There is a direct correlation between a person’s level of happiness, success, financial prosperity, overall wellbeing and their primary relationship.

Romance: Three Definitions

By Andrew John Harrison

On November 3, 2015

In Relationships & Family