What do Mandela, MLK Jr. and Moses have in common? A bend toward non-conformity? A safe “yes.” A relentless drive to see a major wrong in society put right? Most definitely. What about uncommon courage to steward their dream of a “promised land” over decades of time . . .
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This week, I had the privilege of spending time with an exceptional group of K-12 educators. As we discussed their varied challenges in today’s classroom, it renewed my appreciation for the complexity and the weight of what teachers take on every day. It’s amazing! It takes courage to come alongside
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Here’s a “Hard Thing Worth Doing” (#HTWD): Give the most difficult people you know the benefit of the doubt and assume they want to be great, just like you. Even people who seem to consistently be at odds with everyone in their entire world still want to reach their greatest
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Do you have a reputation for taking on hard things? Do you want to be known for that? Everyone has their opinion about what makes a task, a project or a paradigm shift “hard” to accomplish. We’ve all come across many lists of hard things worth doing. They all have
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Understanding what “Feelers” think about good decisions is valuable intel. In fact, it’s essential if eliminating the costs of misunderstanding is important to you. Do you lead teams, inspire organizations, influence tomorrow’s pioneers or direct the activities of an active, pacesetting family? It’s likely you can answer “yes” to more
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“SERENITY NOW!” That has to be one of the funniest lines from a Seinfeld episode ever aired. Perhaps it’s so funny because ‘commanding’ it to occur typically has the opposite outcome. Most of us find ourselves searching for some serenity while at the same time trying to maintain control over
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Have you noticed just how much of your healthy lifestyle centers around learning? The people best known as “successful” devote themselves to learning something new every day. And thanks to the techie-oriented world we live in, there’s a virtually unlimited collection of educational resources available. Do you subscribe to the
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When does the “Golden Rule” come into play in your life? Do you use it on purpose? Most people agree that “Do to others as you would have them do to you” is a really smart rule to live by. But it’s a principle that’s been around for a long
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Your energy is limited. Burnout and discouragement can happen in any area of your life, at any time. Think you know the best way to avoid it? Perhaps you are even approaching that proverbial brick wall right now at rapid speed and suspect that a month-long sabbatical is your only
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Your emotional batteries are completely flat. Do you know what to do? Is your current strategy for a re-charge working? If you follow the preferences of others, rather than your own, you won’t actually get what you really need. Overcome the “Daily Burn” with the right “Daily Boost”! Learn which
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Do you have a friend, a child, or a spouse who seems to operate with an unending stream of positive thinking? Do they love action and excitement? Have you noticed they stay focused on the present, looking for just the right way to make an impact on the world around
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—by Janet Kellogg Making hard choices at the pool . . . and in the check-out line . . . or even on vacation is inevitable. Will you choose to approach these situations looking like an imposter version of the Real You? Or will you equip yourself with the intelligent use
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