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Standing Up to Bullies: Leadership, Courage, and the Cost of Silence
You Have to Stand Up to a Bully You have to stand up to a bully. It doesn’t matter whether it shows…
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From a Culture of Courage to a Nation of Fear
Our Past: A Culture of Courage I did not grow up in a culture of fear. In fact, I would argue that…
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The Ultimate Sacrifice: What America’s Founding Fathers Risked for Independence
When the 56 signers put their names to the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, they weren’t just endorsing an idea—they…
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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 clarity In today’s boardrooms…
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True Leadership Requires Courage
A Leader's courage inspires teams, drives innovation, and challenges the status quo. Someone has to push the limits of what's possible to…
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Daily Leadership Thought #179 – Create Your Own Destiny
Courage still matters in business and in life. Many of us avoid the difficult decisions or talk ourselves out of taking risks.…
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The Diary of A Magus by Paulo Coelho
The true path to wisdom can be identified by three things, first, it must involve Agape…Second, it has to have practical application…
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Finding Joe
This video embarks on a journey to uncover the universal patterns of human experience, drawing inspiration from the work of mythologist Joseph…
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Jordan Peterson – Stop Hiding! You Are Stronger Than You Think
This video, featuring Jordan Peterson, challenges us to confront our fears and embrace our inherent strength. It argues that overprotection, whether in…
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The power of vulnerability | Brené Brown
This video delves into the transformative power of vulnerability, drawing on Brené Brown’s years of research and personal experiences. Brown challenges the…
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Feel The Fear…And Do It Anyway
Fear is not the problem. Avoiding it is. This book shifts the conversation away from eliminating fear—which doesn’t work—and towards building the…
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The Alchemist
Introduction – The Alchemist The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho is a timeless philosophical novel that explores purpose, ambition, and the courage required…
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The Path of the Everyday Hero
What makes this book useful is that it does not treat myth as escape. It treats myth as a mirror. The authors…
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Why you should define your fears instead of your goals | Tim Ferriss
Have you ever felt paralyzed by fear, unable to take the first step towards your dreams? In this video, Tim Ferriss shares…
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Feel The Fear…And Do It Anyway by Susan Jeffers, PhD
Chapter 1: What Are You Afraid Of? Level 1 Fears – The Surface Story; Exterior Situations Those That Happen Those Requiring Action…
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Memorial Day Thoughts – 2020
Memorial Day 2020 marks a unique moment in American history. We are at war against a virus, and once again, people are…
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Timeless and Timely Quotes by M. Scott Peck
M. Scott Peck had a significant impact on me many years ago. I often look back to the writers who have influenced…
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There Is Much To Learn From Saint Patrick
To my knowledge, the Vatican has never officially canonized Saint Patrick, but he remains on the list of saints. At times, the accomplishments…
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Leadership Thought #245 – Leaders Are Paid To Make the Hard Decisions
Leadership is rarely about doing what is easy. If the decision ends up at your desk, it means no one else can…
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Leadership Thought #441 – Keep Pressing Forward
Life rewards persistence. Too many people give up too soon and never get to fully realize their potential or dreams. Success isn't…
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Leadership Thought #435 – In Life And Business, There Are Winners and Losers
I know it's not a popular opinion to hold in social and intellectual circles these days, but life does have winners and losers. We…
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Leadership Thought #428 – There Will Always Be Naysayers; Move Forward Anyway!
Never let others talk you into mediocrity and out of success. Instead of just focusing on obvious obstacles like time, money, and talent,…
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Leadership Thought #427 – Weakness Is Infectious (and Dangerous)
At the risk of sounding like an old codger (which I am not), I can't believe how worked up people get over…
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Leadership Thought #398 – You Need To Run The Race To Win It
One of the things I admire most about Olympic athletes is that they commit to being the best in the world at…
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Leadership Thought #395 – First, You Have to Believe in Yourself
I've met many talented people through the years who struggle with self-confidence and low self-esteem. I don't know if it is how…
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Leadership Thought #377 – Put Yourself Out There
When you assume a leadership role, you must put yourself out there. Like it or not, the job requires taking risks under public scrutiny.…
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Leadership Thought #357 – The Need for Courage
Anyone can scare someone else, but it often takes a lot more effort to give them courage. Leaders everywhere need to take…
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Leadership Thought #316 – Manage Your Fears
Don't let fear rule your life. Don't let others use fear as a tool to manipulate you. I realize the journey may…
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Leadership Thought #302 – Making Mistakes Is Critical To Your Success
One of the biggest fears we all grapple with is the fear of being wrong or making mistakes. Far too many employees…
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Leadership Thought #268 – Always Remember To Have The Courage Of Your Convictions and Speak Your Truth
Not every audience member is ready to hear what you have to say, but say it anyway if you believe in your…