Tag: writing
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CHARACTER WINS!
Talent may get you noticed. Character determines what happens next. We are quick to notice talent. Talent stands out. Character gets our attention on a different plane. We usually notice character when it is lacking or just not there. The athlete who retaliates. The employee who explodes. The leader who blames everyone else. The student…
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Leadership Lessons from the World Cup
The World Cup final between Spain and Argentina was more than a soccer match. It was a demonstration of what leadership looks like when the pressure is at its highest. I have really enjoyed watching the World Cup this year. It is the first time that I have given it much attention. So, I am…
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Character Is Never Off the Clock
by Larry Staton Are you working with the public this summer? If so, I’d like to challenge you to think about something that has hit me square in the face several times recently. Over the past several weeks, I’ve walked into a number of stores and restaurants where young employees seemed completely uninterested in the…
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Learning from a Mother’s Heart
Some of the strongest people you will ever meet will never put a shot to a Championship mark. They may never stand on a podium. They may never hear a crowd cheer their name.They may never receive a medal. But they show up every day with strength, sacrifice, consistency, and love. Mothers understand something that…
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