If you’d like an inspirational moment today, write a list of people who’ve made a difference in your life. Everyone has had someone who has inspired them in some way. I have many. [more]
Newsletter: Lights on Our Path
Apr 1, 2011 8:58:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Family, Gratitude, Inspiration, Life, Mentors
Newsletter: Virtuous Cycle
May 15, 2009 12:37:00 PM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Social Business, Continuous Improvement, Inspiration, Life
According to Stewart Kohl, CEO of Riverside, a virtuous circle is what he seeks in his business and his life. He believes it is accomplished by being open to mistakes and willing to correct them; all with the goal of leading a more successful business and fulfilling life. [more]
Newsletter: Our Enemy is Despair
May 15, 2009 12:32:00 PM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Inspiration
Despair ruins more lives and organizations than obstacles do. Obstacles, however difficult, can be overcome as has been shown by many heroes over time. Despair cannot be overcome as it is a self-fulfilling prophesy. [more]
Newsletter: I Am From
May 1, 2009 12:26:00 PM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Inspiration, Life
A poor teenager from a bad neighborhood overcomes her obstacles and heads for Brown University – leaving a wonderful poem to contemplate as she does. [more]
Newsletter: Equally Flawed, Equally Human
Mar 15, 2009 12:40:00 PM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Inspiration
Jan taught me that we are all equally human, and therefore all equally flawed. Norm showed it's not enough to give, we should give gladly. These thoughts make our work more fun and also more likely to have impact. [more]
Newsletter: Tiger’s Secret to Success
Feb 20, 2009 11:04:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Strategy, Engaged Philanthropy, Execution, Goals, Inspiration, Lessons
I've come to believe that while there are very complex challenges in my life, complex solutions don't work. And if you've ever golfed, you know it's a complex game. The great ideas (and lives) I've studied apply simple, if difficult to execute, principles to complex issues. [more]
Newsletter: Go Into the City
Feb 15, 2009 10:55:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Inspiration
I believe that Rich Clark, and his fellow Cristo Rey partners are the epitome of searchers in seeking education to free those trapped in the poverty cycle of our inner cities. And I admire them for it. [more]
Newsletter: Horrible Holiday?
Dec 15, 2008 10:31:00 AM / by Tim McCarthy posted in Newsletter, Family, Inspiration, Life
Peace to you this season. [more]