Vote Willie for Dumbledore

Well, thanks to HBO, I finally saw Harry Potter last night. I kept hearing how great it was, but I never had a chance to see more than the first 20 minutes of it. I have to admit, it was a good movie. (hey, I'm an easy sell) Great effects and a good story line. There were a few “oh yeah right,this is a movie” moments, but other than that, it was good. The wife and I are looking forward to the next one.

Here's another question. Now that Richard Harris has gone to Hollywood Heaven, who will be replacing Albus Dumbledore in the next Harry Potter? From the Statesman, here's my vote.

Well, the day has almost come. While “John” is spending his final days in Dallas, Austin is preparing a ticker-tape parade for his grand move to the city.

If you're an Austinite, pop on over to “John”'s site and say hello. Give him a few tips on your favorite hotspots around Austin.

Welcome, “John”!

Beyond Success – Chapter 10

We are here to be excited from youth to old age, to have an insatiable curiosity about the world…. We are also here to help others by practicing a friendly attitude. And every person is born for a purpose. Everyone has a God-given potential, in essence, built into them. And if we are to live life to its fullest, we must realize that potential. — Kevin W. McCarthy, “The On-Purpose Person“

– An excerpt from, “Beyond Success” by Brian D. Biro.

Beyond Success – Chapter 9

A wonderful question that automatically shifts your focus from problem to solution is, “What's our true, desired outcome?”

Before you can truly engage the problem, you must first identify the true issue and goals.

– An excerpt from, “Beyond Success” by Brian D. Biro.

Beyond Success – Chapter 8

Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you've done the best of which you are capable.

– An excerpt from, “Beyond Success” by Brian D. Biro.

Beyond Success – Chapter 7

…often a great leader eagerly accepts a position as a follower. This concept has been called Servant Leadership. Servant leaders are eager to do whatever it takes to support the entire team and its most important outcomes. They lead not by position or title, but instead seek to put the most qualified individual or team in charge of specific projects or campaigns. When it is appropriate for them to step forward and lead from the front, they do so without hesitation. But they are just as comfortable to let go and allow others to carry the ball.

– An excerpt from, “Beyond Success” by Brian D. Biro.