Tag Archives: courage

How do we determine what makes a good life? Just ask the Seven Grandfathers

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Jane Fritz

The philosophy group I belong to (which has been meeting successfully by Zoom the past several weeks) is in the process of considering what topic we’ll explore when we reconvene in the fall. We seem to be choosing between the … Continue reading →

Posted in History and Politics, Just wondering | Tagged a good life, a meaningful life, bravery, courage, honesty, humility, love, philosophy, respect, Teachings of the Seven Grandfathers, truth, what is a good life, wisdom | 11 Comments

I think I’m too old to give advice to young people

Posted on December 5, 2018 by Jane Fritz

I still remember when I was 10 years old and excitedly told my grandmother that I had bought my first 45 (rpm record), Blue Suede Shoes by Elvis Presley. I was 10; she was 75. She not only didn’t seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Leadership, Life stories | Tagged advice, aging, compassion, courage, decency, family, George HW Bush funeral, getting old, history, humility, inspiration, kindness, perseverance, stress, stress in workplace, stress in youth, technology, worldview | 14 Comments

Terry Fox: a shining example of one person’s ability to make a difference

Posted on September 29, 2018 by Jane Fritz

Terry Fox was a young man who succumbed to cancer at the age of 22, a month short of his 23rd birthday. He died in 1981, 37 years ago. So how can a young man, dead all these years, be … Continue reading →

Posted in Life stories, Running | Tagged Canada, Canadian hero, cancer, cancer research, charitable foundations, charity runs, courage, determination, family traditions, inspiration, Marathon of Hope Terry Fox Runs, marathons, perseverence, running, Terry Fox | 12 Comments

Confidence and commitment, essential for leaders and also for Olympians!

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Jane Fritz

Thinking of the critical traits of strong leaders (character, conviction, confidence, competence, commitment, and communication) we discussed in a previous post while watching (obsessively) the Olympic Games during this special moment in time, I am struck by the necessity of … Continue reading →

Posted in Entrepreneurship & Business, Leadership | Tagged character, commitment, competence, confidence, courage, inspiration, leaders, leadership, Olympics, swimming | Leave a comment

Strength of character and good leadership: a winning combination

Posted on July 17, 2016 by Jane Fritz

Responses to my recent post (Leadership in Challenging Times) reinforce the claim made elsewhere: the #1 characteristic of a good leader, as far as many people are concerned, is that you should feel you can trust this person. At some … Continue reading →