A Collection of Blogs, Thoughts and Ideas
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Sometimes the simple connections we have can be some of the most affirming moments in our lives. It is important to recognize them, let them fill your heart, mind and soul when they happen, and then let them lead you to your future actions. Each day this past week I have had several of these…
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Sometimes you need to take the steps you can to advance your own heart, mind, soul and actions. Do what you can to #LeadWithResilience
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Care: Above all else keep your humanity and work to ensure that others know you care. Take Care, be careful, know I care, and share care with all.
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#Transformation – My #OneWord for 2019 My one word for 2019 is #Transformation, and here’s my thinking on why you should also consider this word on a deeper level as well. Many times, people make resolutions as they start a New Year. They resolve to do something they don’t do at the present moment,…
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The “Success Iceberg” Are you building your “Success Iceberg?” Do you recognize the efforts of others as you view their success? Are you planning and implementing your next step to greatness? Or, do you need a little nudge to get you going? If so, read on my friends! For those that are desiring to…
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Developing “Grittier” Students for the 21st Century. In my work on resiliency development I have indicated that many of the dynamics that are represented in this post are possible, especially when educators in one location are empoweed to create learning environments that are engaging, supportive, empowering for students, and intentional and purposeful in their design.…
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Shared World This post is dedicated to Matthew M. Martinez, and Rayne Jane Winter-Day, two young adults who are seeking to understand some of the issues surrounding #Ferguson, and the broader implications for our society. Whether you believe in the cause, believe in the protests, believe in the mass media reports, believe in the injustice,…
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Every Connection Counts-Build #Resilience-Promote #Grit Development My dear friends, In case you hadn’t thought about it recently, this post is directed at helping you to be reminded that each connection counts, every moment is precious, each interaction is unique, and thank goodness it is our human ability to connect with others, to be able to…
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My brother, my brother, you made me do it, and in turn you helped to make me! Many moments, many smiles, many tears, many laughs, many songs, many moments, many challenges, many amazing adventures, George, you often made me do it, and as you did you helped to make me! As a child, to me,…
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The Littlest of Hands-The most Resilient Person I have Ever Known! Bar-None! The cliche goes like this, “Good things come in small packages.” Well, my friends, this is a massive understatement with regards to my wonderful niece, Stephanie Mayhugh, who was born in February of 1978, at a weight of no more than 2 lbs.…
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