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“We learn who we are by reflecting on our past, by knowing and interpreting the story of our life.” Gordon T Smith When I was in High School I learned about Leprosy, in church. I tell you, it was an eye opener. In it’s heyday, leprosy was like eBola only there were no doctors … More Quiet Leaders: The Silent Superpower
Limits are behind all loss… our culture routinely interprets losses as alien invasions that interrupt our “normal” lives. Peter Scazzero People like me more when I say Yes. When I give my kids what they want, they tell me that I am the Best Dad in the World. That does not last long. The sun … More The Bilingual Brain: What really happens when we hear NO!
This post is number five in a series on Quiet Leadership. You can join the Quiet Leadership Facebook Page here or add your name to the email list by clicking the FOLLOW button on the right. Please “Like” the article and share it. Get ready to become part of the Quiet Revolution. Check other articles in … More The Quiet Leader: The DSM 5 and My Near Diagnosis Experience
“Wise men say, only fools rush in…” Elvis Presley Our world hates Slow. Think about how you respond to slow drivers or to slow, congested traffic? Slow grocery store lines? Waiting of any kind? Or any Government process? How long does it take until you are cursing the “Idiot” who is responsible for making you … More The Quiet Leader: Seat Work
When was quitting the best decision you could make? Why does society have such a negative view of quitting? Isn’t quitting another word for change? This summer I wrote an article about Quitting Time. It is an inspirational article that will change the world. Or it just may add a little humor to your day… and remember, more … More Quit your way to the top
This post is the third in a series on Quiet Leadership. Check out the Quiet Leadership Manifesto and The Quiet Leader: The Imposter Syndrome. I will be adding more articles to this topic, so I recommend that you add your name to the email list, “Like” the article and get ready to become part of … More Quiet Leader: The Top Ten Reasons Listening is Better than Speaking
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This post is a follow up to an earlier post I wrote titled, “A Quiet Leader Manifesto.” If you have not read that piece, I recommend reading that piece first for a little context. It was a recurrent daydream. No, daydream is too warm and too fuzzy-bunny. No, this was more like a recurrent night … More Quiet Leader: The Imposter Syndrome
Getting High on Recovery 