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The Power of Doing – A Lesson from Andy Stanley

“It’s doing, not hoping, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not wishing, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not planning, that makes a difference. It’s doing, not knowing, that makes a difference.” Andy Stanley shared this lesson about what to do when life isn’t what you want it to be. His focus? “Doing.” It was […]

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Warren Buffett’s ABCs of Business Decay

Warren Buffett, at 94 years old, is the CEO of one of the most successful businesses of modern times, Berkshire Hathaway. Because of his age, he is frequently asked about his successor. Buffett, who has stated he won’t step down until the right time, shared this about his unnamed replacement last year: “My successor will […]

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Building Resilience – Insights from Jane McGonigal

Being resilient as you face the pressures of life is a character trait that is often recommended. But what does resilient behavior actually look like? In a TED Talk, Jane McGonigal described four types of resilience. She noted that people who practice these behaviors regularly tend to live longer than those who don’t. Here are […]

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Focus on the ‘What’ – Leadership Insights from Phil Knight

“Don’t tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and let them surprise you with the results.” – Phil Knight, Nike founder, in his book Shoe Dog. Leaders often struggle with this challenge. They get promoted based on how they do things. But the more responsibility leaders take on, the more leadership becomes […]

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