Author Archives
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IS A LEADERSHIP INTERVENTION NEEDED?
“As a leader your job is to do everything in your power to create the perfect conditions for success by benching your ego and inspiring your team to play the game the right way. But at some point, you need… Read More ›
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SOCIAL JUSTICE WARRIOR OR EDUCATOR IN CHIEF?
“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” ― Mahatma Gandhi “Well that’s very kind of you, but voices ought not be measured by how pretty they are. Instead, they matter only… Read More ›
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THE IMPORTANCE OF THE RIGHT TOOL
“You know I hate, detest, and can’t bear a lie, not because I am straighter than the rest of us, but simply because it appalls me. There is a taint of death, a flavour of mortality in lies – which… Read More ›
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THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE
“I’m for truth, no matter who tells it. I’m for justice, no matter who it is for or against. I’m a human being, first and foremost, and as such I’m for whoever and whatever benefits humanity as a whole.” ―… Read More ›
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IT WAS THERE ALL ALONG
“Was it all inevitable, John?” Reeve was pushing his fingers across the floor of the cell, seated on his haunches. I was lying on the mattress. Yes,” I said. “I think it was. Certainly, it’s written that way. The end… Read More ›
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COMMUNICATION IN A MODERN WORLD
“We do not learn from experience… we learn from reflecting on experience.” ― John Dewey “Integrity is not a conditional word. It doesn’t blow in the wind or change with the weather. It is your inner image of yourself, and… Read More ›
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IT WAS THE WEEK BEFORE THANKSGIVING…
“Not everything that is faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until it is faced.” ― James Baldwin “If you ain’t in the battle, don’t comment on the war.” ― Chuck D It’s the Monday before Thanksgiving and… Read More ›
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THE BOXER
“Unfortunately, we’re just operating in an environment in which negative attacks, unlimited outside dark money, and unbridled tribalism is trumping — both figuratively and literally — everything else. That may sound like sour grapes, but it’s the truth.” – Will… Read More ›
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE
“All battles are fought by scared men who’d rather be some place else.” ― John Wayne “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in… Read More ›
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SNEAKING SALLY THROUGH THE ALLEY
“There are books full of great writing that don’t have very good stories. Read sometimes for the story… don’t be like the book-snobs who won’t do that. Read sometimes for the words–the language. Don’t be like the play-it-safers who won’t… Read More ›
Dad Gone Wild 