11 Must-Read Books for Young Leaders

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December 19, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors, and the most patient of teachers. - Charles William Eliot - 11 Must-Read Books for Young Leaders "Recently, I wrote that leaders should be readers. Reading has a host of benefits for those who wish to occupy positions of leadership and develop into more relaxed, empathetic, and well-rounded people. One of the most common follow-up questions was, "Ok, so what should I read?" That's a tough question. There are a number of wonderful reading lists out there... But if I had to focus on a short list for young business leaders, I'd choose the 11 below. I've only included books I've actually read, and I tried to compile a list that includes history, literature, psychology, and how-to. Variety is important..." Author John Coleman shares more. { read more } Be The Change Have you ever been deeply influenced by a book? If so, share it with someone you think might be similarly inspired. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 5 Principles for Inner Transformation at Work The Decision-Making Flaw in Powerful People Six Ways To Empower Others 4 Reasons To Keep a Work Diary Leadership Lessons from Everyday Life Less Work, More Living 7 Spiritual Perspectives on Personal Leadership Take Your Life Back DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,531 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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More Than Human: Striking Animal Portraits

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December 18, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace Lots of people talk to animals. Not very many listen, though. That's the problem. - Benjamin Hoff - More Than Human: Striking Animal Portraits ""Erasing the awe-inspiring variety of sentient life impoverishes all our lives," historian Joanna Bourke wrote in her poignant meditation on what it means to be human. And yet our relationship with animals and our understanding of their inner lives remain inadequate at best. In 2010, photographer Tim Flach gave us his extraordinary dog portraits. This year, he's back with More Than Human -- a collection of striking, expressive portraits of our non-human fellow beings, captured with equal parts tenderness and aesthetic elegance." Maria Popova shares a collection of these portraits here. { read more } Be The Change Pay special attention to all the different forms of life around you today. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News 20 Amazing Photos From Outer Space 100 Places to Go Before They Disappear How Nature Affects the Brain Two Ducks & Their 7-Year-Old Hero The 13-Year Old Who Is Foresting the World Cat Saves Owner's Life Hours After Adoption Wind Powered Art Harvesting Water, Out of Thin Air DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,482 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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In response to Newtown, A Call for Spiritual Activism

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December 17, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace The one hope for the future lies, I believe, in Sacred Activism -- the fusion of the deepest spiritual knowledge and passion with clear, wise, radical action in all the arenas of the world, inner and outer. - Andrew Harvey - In response to Newtown, A Call for Spiritual Activism Rev. Charles Howard, chaplain at the University of Pennsylvania, offers a reflection on the recent tragedy in Connecticut. In his own search for how to respond, he comes to the intersection of inner transformation and social activism: "I am fasting for the next 27 days. One day for each life lost in Newtown -- including the gunman's. Fasting has been a part of my spiritual life for some time, but it was always impressed upon me to never tell others when I was fasting, as it is meant to be a private thing -- just between you and God. Not a show. Not a feat to bring attention to oneself. But this time, I thought that maybe by sharing what I'm doing, by fasting for peace, I (we) might be able to not only lean into this issue spiritually, but also move those around us to act as well." { read more } Be The Change Do a meritorious deed and dedicate it to those who suffered from the recent tragedy. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News A 39-year-long Lesson in Forgiveness No Greater Joy: Photos from Around the World 5 Powerful Tools for Reflection 7 Ways to Have More by Owning Less The Untapped Power of Smiling How One Teenager Used Her Life Savings Can Positive Thoughts Help Heal Another? The 'Before I Die' Project DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,468 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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What I've Learned From the Children in My Life

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December 16, 2012 a project of ServiceSpace I have this theory that if one person can go out of their way to show compassion, then it will start a chain reaction of the same. People will never know how far a little kindness can go. - Rachel Joy Scott - What I've Learned From the Children in My Life In 1989, eighteen-year-old Shaheen Mistry arrived in Mumbai for a visit from the United States. After a poignant encounter with the city's street children she called her parents in the US and announced her decision to stay in India for good. Shaheen went on to found the inspiring non-profit Akanksha, dedicated to educating and empowering children from underprivileged backgrounds. Today she heads Teach for India and continues to light the future for thousands of children across the country. In this heartfelt piece she draws attention to the beautiful lessons she's learned from these young lives. Lessons for all of humanity. { read more } Be The Change Make an effort this week to brighten a child's world. COMMENT | RATE               Related Good News Ten Things Everyone Should Know About Time 5 Powerful Tools for Reflection No Greater Joy: Photos from Around the World Man Builds Fairy Tale Home -- For $4700 11 Amazing Thank You Notes Over Ten Thousand People Attend His Funeral How One Teenager Used Her Life Savings The 'Before I Die' Project DailyGood is a volunteer-run initiative that delivers "good news" to 123,423 subscribers. There are many ways to help. To unsubscribe, click here. Other ServiceSpace projects include: HelpOthers  //  CF Sites  //  KarmaTube  //  Conversations  //  More

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