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How to Choose a Peer Group That Will Tell You the Truth
Introduction A few years ago, an owner of a home services company brought an issue to his group. He had never laid anyone off in twenty years and was proud…
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Everyone has the capacity for personal development but not everyone takes advantage of the opportunity. We are all a work in progress and the work is never done. There are always ways to improve and get better at how you approach your life and work.
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A Room Full of Advice: Emerson on Taking Counsel Without Surrendering the Decision
What interests me about Emerson is the tension between listening to others and maintaining the independence to think for yourself. How do you surround yourself with smart, experienced people, take…
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Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Book Introduction Don’t Believe Everything You Think by Joseph Nguyen is a powerful and eye-opening book that challenges…
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Sopheva Roundtable Discussion on How Leaders Can Manage Stress and Pressure
Leadership stress is not a personal weakness or a lack of toughness. It is a predictable outcome of…
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The Leaders Playbook for Managing Stress
The Leader’s Playbook for Managing Stress Leadership stress is rarely caused by long hours alone. Most leaders can…
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My Favorite 155 Book Recommendations As Of December 2025
Why These Leadership Book Recommendations Exist Today’s leaders face an abundance of information, ideas, and “must-read” lists. But…
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Read Your Mind
By learning to master your own mind first — improving self-awareness, observation, empathy, and habits — you can…
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Theme: Holistic Health in Leadership
Holistic health in leadership recognizes that your physical, mental, and emotional well-being are not “personal extras” — they…
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Theme: Self-Awareness
Self-awareness puts you in the driver’s seat of your leadership. It allows you to respond instead of react,…
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A Weekend At A Friendship Retreat – Short Story
Short Story – A Weekend At A Friendship Retreat Some weekends come and go. This one is meant to…
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Good Days: An A-Z of Hope and Happiness
Finding Light on Heavy Days Some days feel heavy, long, and uncertain — when the world seems to…
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Civility Isn’t Dead—But It Needs a Revival
This isn’t about being old-fashioned. Civility never goes out of style. It’s about how we treat each other…
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How To Fix Your Negative Patterns – Alain de Botton on Chris Williamson
Break Free from Your Inner Patterns In this episode, philosopher and The School of Life founder Alain de…
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The Traveler’s Gift
Seven Decisions That Shape a Life—and a Legacy In your own words: A journey through adversity, personal responsibility,…
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How the Busiest People Find Joy
How the Busiest People Find Joy By Leslie A. Perlow, Sari Mentser, and Salvatore J. AffinitoHarvard Business Review,…
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The Great Energy Divide: Positive Versus Negative People
Every relationship—personal or professional—either lifts you or weighs you down. There’s no neutral. There’s positive energy that expands…
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The Obstacle Is The Way: Perception, Action, and Will
These sources provide summaries of Ryan Holiday's book, "The Obstacle Is The Way," which draws heavily on Stoic philosophy.…
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A Midday Conversation with Marcus Aurelius
Lead with principle, not popularity. Govern your emotions before governing others. Seek truth, even when it humbles you.…
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Beat The Odds by Sandy Gennaro
Welcome to Beat the Odds – A Journey from the Stage to the Boardroom What do Cyndi Lauper,…
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The Traveler’s Gift by Andy Andrews
Join bestselling author Andy Andrews on an extraordinary journey through time in The Traveler’s Gift: Seven Decisions That…
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A Fictional Fireside Dialogue with George Washington
Across from me sat George Washington...His presence filled the room, not with grandeur, but with gravitas—the kind that…
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The Traveler’s Gift
Life has a way of testing our judgment, grit, and character—especially when you’re responsible for a business and…
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Parable of The Prodigal Son | Jesus Of Nazareth Scene
This moving scene from Jesus of Nazareth brings to life one of the most well-known and powerful parables…
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A Call to Kindness on Good Friday
We are called to be better to one another. Not perfect. Just better. Kinder. Gentler. Quieter when we…
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An enduring portrait of courage in the C-suite
An Enduring Portrait of Courage in the C‑Suite Rediscovering timeless leadership through the lens of fiction and moral…
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Blending Families and Healing Hearts: Ed Robinson’s Journey Through Divorce and Rediscovery
????️ Podcast Overview: In this emotionally honest and deeply reflective episode, leadership coach Ed Robinson steps away from…
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Money, Power, and the Test of True Leadership Character
For business owners and senior executives who sit in positions of influence, the stakes are high, and the…
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Stillness Is The Key by Ryan Holiday
In a world obsessed with speed, noise, and constant motion, Holiday makes a compelling case for slowing down,…
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The Art of Ending Well: Why How You Finish Matters
Beginnings are easy. Endings are frequently hard or awkward. We should, therefore, exercise greater care and consideration when…
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Managing Oneself
Achieving lasting success isn’t just about working harder—it’s about working smarter and understanding what truly drives you. In…
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Why you feel what you feel
This TED Talk by Alan Watkins discusses the development of self-awareness and emotional understanding. Watkins explains how our…
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What Self-Awareness Really Is (and How to Cultivate It)
In a world that rewards emotional intelligence, authenticity, and adaptability, self-awareness is no longer a luxury — it’s…
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