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How to Push through "Good Enough"

On October 20, 2011 · 5 Comments

Yesterday we discussed the snare of Good Enough—how it entices you to give up, give in, and settle for less than you originally aimed for. Today we’ll talk about how to break free from the comfort of Good Enough.

After moving [...]

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What Darth Vader Taught me about People

On August 15, 2011 · 24 Comments

I was four years old when I first saw Darth Vader.

I didn’t even know what evil was at the time—but the Dark Lord of the Sith soon remedied that. Darth Vader would define and, ultimately, personify evil for me as a child. And as my understanding of [...]

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3 Tips for Empowering Yourself and Others

On April 28, 2010 · 4 Comments

Do you have something big inside you, but just can’t seem to get it out? Is there someone in your life, either at home or at work, who you know has great potential, but can’t seem to realize it? A big part of a leader’s job is to draw the best out of [...]

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Whatever It Takes

On April 18, 2010 · Leave a Comment

There is no substitute for victory.

- Douglas MacArthur

When my brother, Ashley, decided to run for city council he made a goal to visit every home in his town to meet his neighbors and would-be constituents. Quite a grand endeavor when you live in a city of over 54,000 people. He began [...]

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How do you Prevent Backsliding?

On February 2, 2010 · 9 Comments

One month down and eleven to go in 2010. How are you doing on those New Year resolutions?

Odds are you’ve blown it already.

If you haven’t – great job! Keep it up. If you have started to slip (or have totally wiped out) – not to worry; now’s the perfect time to [...]

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