Editor’s Note: Originally published Apr. 5, 2017 I heard someone described as “not receptive” to change but “accepting” of change. That’s quite a paradox. Here’s how I interpret that statement. When introducing change, the person has reservations. May be hesitant. May resist. But when the change seems apparent, the person is all in. They lean […]
Editor’s Note: Originally published Jul. 18, 2023 Dr. David Murray wrote a blog on what he learned from failure and the positives that arose from accepting failure and learning lessons. I want to share some of his insights: Failure humbles. It just does. Sometimes it exposes overconfidence. Sometimes it reveals a lack of preparation. It […]
Editor’s Note: Originally published Jan. 11, 2023 “Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it.” – George Halas. Halas is a Hall of Fame NFL coach. He was the owner of the Chicago Bears and played a key role in establishing the league. His comment is simple but challenging. To choose to do your best […]
Editor’s Note: Originally published Sept. 10, 2019 “Adversity is a test of your toughness, not your talent.” – Tim Kight. Are you tough? I like to think I’m tough enough. But I could be tougher. There’s no chance to pass through this life without facing adversity. I’ve heard it said that toughness is a skill. We […]
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If you ever watched the classic movie The Godfather, you might remember this quote: “If your car could take me to the airport, Mr. Corleone is a man who ins...
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“Define yourself by what you love.” – Tim Minchin
I recently watched a commencement address by Australian comedian Tim Minchin at the University of Western Australia, where he shared nine unc...
𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗗𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗜𝗧𝗬: 𝗙𝗗𝗥'𝗦 𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗦 𝗜𝗡 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣
Franklin Roosevelt was stricken with polio when he was in his late 30s. He lost the use of his legs overnight, never to regain it.
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𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣: 𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨 𝗗𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗦
I listened to a discussion on the importance of high-character leadership to a company’s success and learned some interesting insights. Read more below.
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