Seattle news stories flashed the tragic 13-car accident this summer that took the life of a rising leader. In fact, the nation responded to her simple call for action to bring clean water to an African town. Interestingly enough, nine-year old Rachel Beckwith had only one wish for her 9th birthday. All she wanted was […]
Category Archives: Courage
The American psyche was shook to its core with the inspirational movement of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today marks the 48th annual recognition of the historical march on Washington and the “I Have a Dream” speech he delivered in Washington, DC. While a symbolic unveiling of the King Memorial in Washington planned for today […]
Without fail, every year there are turnovers, promotions, and mergers. Companies downsize and seasoned veterans retire. There is a host of new leaders ready to take the reins. But, how can the most sophisticated leaders among us really step into center stage? Our leaders often leave huge footprints to fill. Many people step up or […]
Reality television has gone too far. Programming like The Apprentice, Survivor, and American Idol all smack of a heavy dose of sensationalism and only a pinch of authenticity. On most channels there are depictions of the most outrageous, the best of the best, the most death-defying, or the completely bizarre featured for a mind-starved public.
The rollercoaster economy is just another ride for real leaders. So many people these days are exploring alternative career options in the face of one of the worst economic downturns since the Great Depression of the 1930s. Others are pursuing higher educational opportunities. While it is a great time to consider different survival strategies, leaders […]