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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 Mountain Before Me – A Fictional Final Conversation with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Introduction – Interview with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Here is another in my series of fictional interviews with historical figures. This…
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Where Have Our Leaders Gone?
Leaders: Something Feels Deeply Unsettled in Our Society Today. You can hear it in conversations at work, see it in headlines, and…
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The Pen and the Republic – A Leadership Conversation with Thomas Jefferson
Educate the people. Respect their judgment. Fear concentrated power. And question everything—even your own certainty... Lead with reason, not rage. Serve not…
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Doris Kearns Goodwin On Presidential Leadership
Acclaimed American historian Doris Kearns Goodwin on judging presidential leadership today versus national leaders of the past, President Obama’s fixation on Abraham…
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How Leaders Can Change the Dialogue and Move Us All Forward in a Positive Direction
It appears that the voices of those seeking to divide us and emphasize our hardships and problems have grown louder. They are experts at…
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We’ve “Lost The Plot” (As A Country)
Politics has become big business, and that is a shame. Why else would national campaigns cost so much money? It was never…
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Leadership Thought #301 – President’s Day Is A Special Day
President's Day is important because it celebrates two great men who changed the course of history for our country, for the better,…
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Remembering 9-11
As I sit here writing with the names of the dead lost on September 11 being read in the background on TV,…
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Leadership Thought #403 – What Makes A Great President
Great presidents don’t shy away from challenges; they embrace them and guide the country through them with grace and strength. They understand…
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The Courage Of Our Founding Fathers
As we get set to celebrate another Independence Day here in the United States, we should rightfully pay tribute the obvious courage…
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Leadership Thought #482 – We Need Move Toward Not Away From One Another
We don't need leaders who divide and conquer us, manipulating vulnerable situations to suit their ends. For those who love history, please remember…
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Why We Should Be Wary of a President Trump
One person can make a significant difference in the future of our country. I fear that Donald Trump will have a significant…
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Leadership Thought #474 – The Leadership Needed in Baltimore (And Elsewhere)
I don't claim to know all the facts leading up to the recent demonstrations and violence that happened 50 miles from my…
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Leadership Thought #447 – What Makes A Successful Public Leader
We are in the midst of an active and important election season in my local area. Many critical positions are up for…