Every now and then a leader will emerge during a time of crisis. Hurricane Irene blazed through my backyard and so many others along the eastern seaboard. But, what really emerged was a hero from within the devastation.
Category Archives: Creativity
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 […]
An Ethiopian proverb says that “spider webs united can tied up a lion.” How true this is. But, just how can the smartest leaders among us get this message?
Memorial Day weekend is an American tradition that includes annual cookouts and time for reflections. Flags are hung and celebrated. Soldiers are acknowledged. The nation pauses to remember. It is a time to thank those leaders who have made great sacrifices in the armed services.
Recently the value of motherhood is being studied again. Researchers still want to know if there is a price tag on the constant presence of mothers and what they do to support their offspring. After all, mothers become the first leader actively present in a child’s life. But, can the value of a mother’s support […]