There I was. I saw and heard it all amid the noise, the excitement, the waving of many American flags, and so much more. It was surreal; heart pounding; thrilling; a dream for a sports fan; a dream for an American. It was February 22, 1980. The location was Lake Placid, NY. The Olympic Ice… Continue reading 3 Lessons We Can Learn from a “Miracle”
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7 Statements of Leadership (Part 7): Victory is Inevitable
In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.” That list is being used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for their… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 7): Victory is Inevitable
7 Statements of Leadership (Part 5): Quitting is Unthinkable
In his book, The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, John Maxwell lists 7 statements in the chapter “The Law of Victory.” That list will be used in this series “7 Statements of Leadership.” John Maxwell once wrote: “The best leaders feel compelled to rise to a challenge and do everything in their power to achieve victory for… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 5): Quitting is Unthinkable
7 Statements of Leadership (Part 2): Losing is Unacceptable
We lose weight. We lose in sports. We lose, we lose…. in life……. But is losing an option? Do we readily accept it? Or do we fight, kick, scratch, or bite – to do everything we can to avoid it? Should a leader do all that he (or she) can from losing in life? In… Continue reading 7 Statements of Leadership (Part 2): Losing is Unacceptable
Are You Flak Bait?
A True Story: In a article titled “When the Flak Flies,” the author wrote that some would argue that James J. Farrell was out of his mind. He piloted a B-26 bomber on numerous missions over Europe during World War II. Like all other bomber pilots at the time, Farrell named his plane Flea Bait… Continue reading Are You Flak Bait?
6 Reasons Why You Are Building Their Dream
“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you’ve imagined.” ― Henry David Thoreau Many of us have dreams. We have desires. We dream about owning or selling a home, or changing where we live. We dream about relationships. We dream about what we can do to look good. We dream, or… Continue reading 6 Reasons Why You Are Building Their Dream
It’s Only Water
“To do anything truly worth doing, I must not stand back shivering and thinking of the cold and danger, but jump in with gusto and scramble through as well as I can.” Og Mandino. There I was. Standing on the high board, one summer morning at swim lessons. A line of other kids behind me… Continue reading It’s Only Water
4 Lessons We Can Learn from a “Miracle” (Legacy Part 6)
February 22, 1980. There I was. A midst the noise, the excitement, the waving of many American flags, and so much more. It was surreal; heart pounding; thrilling; a dream for a sports fan; a dream for an American. The location was Lake Placid, NY. The Olympic Ice Center was the venue for a late afternoon game.… Continue reading 4 Lessons We Can Learn from a “Miracle” (Legacy Part 6)