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It’s easy to forget the big goal in the midst of any conflict. We get angry and sidetracked and launch into another person in an emotional firestorm. Or we want to somehow punish a person for not understanding us. But asking one simple question will help. More
The places we explored as children have an uncanny way of forming who we are today. What places did you explore as a child? More
The area you grew up in can have a profound effect on who you become. Tell me about where you grew up. More
Tribute to Rod Bain, (1922-2014), one of the original Band of Brothers. More
The life of William Wilberforce shows us guiding principles about friendship, focus, peace, rising from defeat, and perseverance. He helped drive a wedge for freedom through slavery that reached around the world. We can learn much from his leadership style today. More
Pulitzer prizes in journalism, given for excellence in writing and reporting, are usually won by the huge metro dailies, the big newspapers on the block with world-class staff. And then there’s the Longview Daily News, circulation 18,000. What chance do they stand? And what can we learn from their attitude of excellence? More
the bestselling author or coauthor of more than 25 books. Welcome to my blog. Thoreau pointed out how too many men lead lives of quiet desperation. Their lives are bland and meaningless, or they make choices that trap them in despair and darkness. By contrast, I want to help men lead lives of excellence. Meet here regularly for powerful stories and insight into how to live and lead well.