Kurt MÄhler

Courage for your calling

Poet & Author

Leaders need aha moments alongside their how-to manuals. Imaginative literature does just that. It’s the tradition of the bard in the 21st century, and it’s what I do. I equip leaders with creative tales and poetry as a fresh lens for seeing what’s before them.

My Western background blends with an Eastern career. Afghanistan, Persia, Arabia, and experiences in Asia and Africa mingle to produce a flavor of literature that is the fruit of these roots.

I’ve watched simple but deep stories bypass fossilized mindsets and open up new possibilities. Is this not what leaders often crave? For the authentic, courageous leader, is there not the same longing to see those they lead become “unstuck”? Good literature can serve that longing.

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Recent Posts

The Heart of the Farmer

02/02/2025
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The fruitful farmer possesses a mindset that transfers to even the most urban and air-conditioned environments. Habits producing a harvest if we don’t give up. What are those habits of the heart?
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The Heart of the Soldier

01/05/2025
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The strategic battle of our lives is the one for our hearts. What can we learn from the soldier that will put courage in us for our struggles? How can we cultivate a daily bravery that leads to joy?
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The Heart of the Athlete

11/27/2024
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The athlete generates his action from absolute stillness in the inner being. Having reached that place, he sets down three ground rules for how he plays. But if you cultivate the heart of the athlete, they’re not just for game day. They’re how you do life. What are they?
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