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Photo Friday- Old Friends
I officially retired my gym sneakers today. The soles are coming off the bottom so they are done. They have been in my gym bag for at least ten years. They have been reliable and comfortable which is about all you can ask for from a pair of shoes. I have beat them up pretty…
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The Always Right
There is a very damaging phenomena that has overwhelmed our culture and threatens every type of relationship. I’m not sure what the roots are here but the results are clear. What is this phenomena? We have become a society obsessed with being right. Somewhere along the way we have reached the conclusion that being right…
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It’s Not My Fault…
When my daughter was in elementary school she learned a painful lesson. She had a friend who forgot their permission slip to go on a class trip to an amusement park. This was the last day that the teacher would accept them. To help her friend, my daughter signed her mom’s name to the permission…
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Train or Die!
I have been deeply involved in recruiting in helping to build a construction renovation company. Anyone that is looking for help knows how difficult the current market is for finding talented help. There is simply not enough qualified and experienced candidates for the positions that are open. In past years, finding new help was rather…
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Photo Friday- Mountain Wisdom
A couple weeks ago I section hiked 60 miles of the Appalachian Trail starting In North Georgia and ending in North Carolina. The hike was amazing but it was physically challenging. There were many significant climbs that really pushed my body. I was ready for it mentally. I have hiked here before and I am…
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Photo Friday- Solitude
We live in a very noisy world. We have been conditioned that the constant noise we experience everyday is normal. That we should just get used to it. Noise is action and progress. Noise is part of life. We have been indoctinated that noise is a good thing. But is it really? For me getting…
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Who Am I?
If you ask people this rather simple question you are likely to get several answers from each person. They may provide descriptions such as father, accountant, golfer, husband, believer, friend, etc. These titles provide some of the identities that make up their being as they see it. These descriptions are really roles in our lives. …
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It’s the science stupid!
Unfortunately, it has become quite fashionable to correct others and point to “science” as the basis for your argument and beliefs. While using the word “science” is a broad characterization, I believe that the true message that is being conveyed is that you are stupid and I am more intelligent because I implicently trust the…
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No Regrets Monday- Your Life…Work?
This is a series describing some of the regrets folks have shared during the last days of their lives. The goal is NOT to add guilt to your life, but to allow you to take a look at where you are and take the opportunity to make changes. I hope this effort will provide insight…
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That Baby!
Seems like we ALL are ready for this year to end! This has been a VERY tough year for many folks. Some have lost loved ones to the virus. Some have lost their jobs or their life savings. I’ve continued to hear stories of severe pain and misery this year. I think we all had…
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We are all leaders. We lead families, friends, workmates, and we lead by example. Leadership is not about position. A leader seizes the opportunity to make a difference. They lead from where they are. In this space, I share stories and life lessons on grabbing hold of these opportunities. Making an impact. Changing the world.
I believe that… Leadership is for Everyone!
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