• Musing about…serving your way to becoming an influencer.

  • When I look at the most influential man I’ve known, this was how he lived.

  • When I look today at colleagues who I trust and admire, this is what they’re doing.

  • Their social media updates are filled with resources, not just self-promotion.

  • They serve in community, highlighting the great work of others and actively connecting people to each other.

  • They have a mission much bigger than themselves.

  • Examples abound…

  • A woman of celebrity influence serving those with rheumatoid arthritis.

  • A man of financial influence sleeping under bridges to serve the homeless.

  • One reason I’m fueled so deeply in my community work is I’m surrounded by leaders who build their authority through a true desire to help others.

  • They see people in need. They see how they can help. They take action. Again and again.

  • Growing your influence in business flows from creating meaningful other-focused connections with those you serve…and with partners to support you in doing what you do best.

  • Along the way, communicate — keeping your tribe updated and sharing the value of what you do…expands your ability to help more people.

  • There’s no shortage of tips to grow your influence — my publisher shared these 50 ways to build your platform in 5 minutes/day.

  • These tips take on new meaning when seen through the eyes of making the lives of others better.

  • This week, look at how you can steadily grow your influence…by asking how you can consistently help more of the people you’re here to serve.
  • Musing about staying connected to what we’re serving…
     
  • My friend, Mark Silver wrote, “Sometimes I'm given the incredible gift of remembering that I'm just here to serve the Divine message of love, peace, mercy, justice and freedom, and that all of the striving for worldly accomplishment is not really what it's about.”
     
  • Been doing more personal Q&As about service given how Walking with Justice is inspiring others to answer their own call to greater service.
     
  • Really enjoyed these Qs asked by Jen Louden and the Delivering Happiness Movement.
     
  • My work featured in our local paper – so fortunate to have The Sun shining as a reflection of our community.
     
  • We have 3 Blue Zones Rallies this Friday at Mount Vernon schools and Cornell College to celebrate our path to healthier, happier living for all in our community. Locals — please join us!
     
  • Family met Olympian Shawn Johnson this week as she shared her message to get kids moving! Don't think my daughter will ever wash her now autographed team jacket again =)
     
  • "I'm in this sport to become the next Shawn Johnson. I'm not here to copy or become someone else. I want to be my own person and make history because I'm being me." ~Shawn Johnson
     
  • We all have a bigger why behind our call to serve…connecting to this daily fuels more profound results.
     
  • My mentor was a servant of justice. He said a simple daily prayer: “God, help me make a contribution to a just and peaceful world.”
     
  • This week, examine how your work is simply a channel… toward greater service to something much bigger than your personal success.

Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 1-18-12

January 19, 2012

Musing about…how stillness and connection fuel leadership.

Spent week on book tour talking about a great man who made daily small choices to center on service and connect with others.

I intentionally chose to spend my book release week largely offline, sharing memories with those who house a fierce love for our mentor and meeting others excited to [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 1-11-12

January 13, 2012

Musing about greatness…

Celebrating the release of Walking with Justice  with my mentor’s communities and other law clerks on the east coast.

Savoring several book signings where I get to spend time with people I love but don’t often see, meet new friends, and talk about my life’s greatest mentor. (Thank you, Tony, for these photos!)

While I’ve [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 1-4-12

January 6, 2012

Musing about fresh starts…
 
My computer crashed last week. My ongoing Musings file that I worked from last year is gone.
 
Starting fresh…feeling right in many ways.
 
Just completed one of the most intense projects of my life.
 
Submitted a Blue Zones application for major resources to help our town become a role model to support the healthiest state [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 12-21-11

December 22, 2011

Musing about integrating our life to create a truly joyful season…

I am in the middle of a massive undertaking…

Shepherding an application to get funding to become a Blue Zones Community.

The application identifies the program structure, advisory board, administrators, 14 specific initiatives with 28 co-chairs… the demonstrated support of our local government, schools, employers, and citizens…and [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 12-14-11

December 15, 2011

Musing about grace

That inexplicable, undeserved force that can turn an ordinary moment into a kodachrome memory that lasts a lifetime.

We can be agents of grace to others.

This angel is the daughter of my friend, Dr. Ben Lo. Friends and family (disguised as musicians, producers and designers) helped 12 year old Emmanuelle, born blind, share her [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 12-7-11

December 8, 2011

This week, I’m musing about intentionally designing a holiday season to create a joyful and meaningful celebration.

A stressed out leader does not make for happy team members.  A stressed out parent does not make for happy, healthy kids or fond memory making.

I’ve been partying pretty much daily for the past week…

Our family enjoys small town [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 11-30-11

November 30, 2011

How are you doing post-Thanksgiving nurturing and expressing gratitude? Daily practice.

I’m grateful for this article on The Life and Legacy of ‘Judge’ – and all the conversations with Judge’s family and mutual friends about it.
 
Welcome to my special new readers from the professional women of the St. Louis Forum. Fabulous time bringing you Walking with [...]

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Dr. Mollie’s Weekly Musings 11-16-11

November 16, 2011

Did the big countdown to 11/11/11 11:11:11 with great TEDx peeps!

Also Veterans Day, the event fittingly began with the Pledge, a local teen’s brilliant rendition of the national anthem, and a theatrical honoring of all our vets.

Teens from the Iowa Youth Writing Project awed the audience as they shared their unique voices loud and proud. [...]

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