Going Pro

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In Steven Pressfield’s great little book, The War of Art, he talks about overcoming the resistance. That insidious force which hinders us from doing our creative work. Deciding that you have had enough of this nattering nabob of negativity and wanting to move forward requires radical action. The resistance can be overcome by only one [...]

The Thursday I Got Wrecked

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It was just another Thursday for Frank. He arrived at the back gate as usual at noon. He rang the bell and his friend Harry came out, but something was different. Harry didn’t have his usual plate of food. Instead, Harry opened the gate and invited him in. “We’re eating inside today,” he said. Frank [...]

Speaking Secrets of the Masters. One Word Makes a Difference!

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The speaker walks to the front of the room. He is well dressed and well groomed.  He turns and faces the audience. As he starts to speak, his voice is strong, clear and concise. He uses good language and his words are well chosen. He is skilled at vocal variety and the use of the [...]

10 Inspirational Leadership Quotes

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Leadership Quotes “Leadership is not about titles, positions or flowcharts. It is about one life influencing another.” ~ John C. Maxwell Five Levels of Leadership “Leadership is not just about what you do, but what you can inspire, encourage, and empower others to do.” ~ Daniel Decker Positive Leadership “If you want to be a [...]

Worry, Get Out of Here

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I just downloaded John Mayer’s new album, Born and Raised, from Amazon and have been blown away by the lyrics. One song really spoke to me. It’s called “The Age of Worry.” I’ve struggled with worry all my life, but especially when walking down a new path. The fear of what’s around the next corner [...]