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Positive Intent: Five Principles to Improve Your Life and Leadership

Positive Intent: Five Principles to Improve Your Life and Leadership

Positive Intent isn’t about upgrading your skills. It isn’t about motivation. This is not a life hack; it’s a new life.

2019

James Ryan Leonard

James Ryan Leonard

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Pinned

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The Startup

Don’t Solve Their Problem. Ask a Question Instead.

Great questions, good questions, dumb questions — any question is more useful than your opinion.

May 27, 2019

Don’t Solve Their Problem. Ask a Question Instead.

May 27, 2019

James Ryan Leonard

Stepping Out of Time and Into the Moment

The stories we tell about the past and future create a veil that prevents us from seeing truth and love in the here and now.

Jan 4, 2022

Stepping Out of Time and Into the Moment

Jan 4, 2022

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The Labyrinth

Thinkaholics Anonymous: A 12-Step Plan for Our Most Insidious Addiction

We allow thoughts to control our moods and dictate our actions, unaware of the true light and power that lies within us.

Dec 30, 2020

Thinkaholics Anonymous: A 12-Step Plan for Our Most Insidious Addiction

Dec 30, 2020

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The Labyrinth

Four Stoic Lessons to Guide Us Through the Pandemic

In this time of isolation, focus on what you can control, find opportunity in adversity, and connect with others

Apr 13, 2020

Four Stoic Lessons to Guide Us Through the Pandemic

Apr 13, 2020

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The Labyrinth

Real-Time Meditations: Tool’s ‘Fear Inoculum’

Where my mind went while listening to Tool’s new album for the third time

Aug 31, 2019

Real-Time Meditations: Tool’s ‘Fear Inoculum’

Aug 31, 2019

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in
The Startup

Men, Go Forth and Find Your Fight Club

In times like these, real men need each other — and their own Tyler Durden

Aug 9, 2019

Men, Go Forth and Find Your Fight Club

Aug 9, 2019

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in
The Labyrinth

Use These Questions to Keep Death Top of Mind

Being good means thinking about death, but also pondering life.

Jun 2, 2019

Use These Questions to Keep Death Top of Mind

Jun 2, 2019

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Ascent Publication

Let Death Be Your Constant Companion

Don’t just come to grips with death. Allow it to guide you toward a good life, and make it a partner on your journey.

May 15, 2019

Let Death Be Your Constant Companion

May 15, 2019

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Ascent Publication

How I Found Peace and Moved Up the Ladder

Commit to your own growth, see the next rung, and your path will become clear.

Mar 31, 2019

How I Found Peace and Moved Up the Ladder

Mar 31, 2019

James Ryan Leonard
in
The Startup

The Virtuous Sphere: Changing Culture From the Inside Out

It starts with simple generosity and curiosity, but for your positive intent to spread, you must use your influence wisely.

Mar 22, 2019

The Virtuous Sphere: Changing Culture From the Inside Out

Mar 22, 2019

James Ryan Leonard

James Ryan Leonard

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Human, author, leader. Inward explorer. Ever a work in progress.

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