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When we think of Italian food, it is difficult not to think of tomatoes, especially in spaghetti sauce, lasagna, etc. But the tomato is native to the Americas, not Italy. […]
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Leaders know courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the judgment that something is more important than fear. ─ Ken Chapman ─ KC&A
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Helen Keller (1880-1968) sums up the importance of attitude: “No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed unchartered land, or opened a new doorway for the human
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During the Great Depression of the 1930’s, the US. Soil Conservation Service paid Southern farmers to plant a little known Japanese vine called kudzu. It was intended for erosion control.
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Leaders know the value of connecting with their team. The more connected team members feel, the better they behave and perform. The same holds true for leaders. Leaders who are
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There is one guaranteed outcome to losing one’s temper: lost respect. And nothing spreads faster than news of poor behavior. A wise leader knows the logical action to take in
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Sometimes the most courageous thing a leader does is tell herself the truth. Humans have an uncanny ability to color the truth to avoid pain or discomfort. Continuing to say
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As good as folk wisdom can be, leaders know the limits of folk wisdom. For example: We are often told we cannot change the world. The truth is the world
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Carly Fiorina, the first female to assume leadership of a Fortune 100 Company, notes personal accountability as important to her success. She quickly became an influential leader due to her
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Leaders know you can stand tall without standing on someone. You can be a victor without having victims. Leaders value accountability, not casualties. ─ Ken Chapman ─ Ken Chapman &
