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What Has Become More Clear To You Since We Last Met?

I have read that Ralph Waldo Emerson would greet friends whom he had not seen for a period of time with this question,  “What has become more clear to you since we last met?” I can hardly believe that it has been a … Continue reading

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When have you felt like a leader?

“I never felt like a leader until it was time to call it quits.”  I shared that statement with the class during our first evening.  In case someone new is reading, let me explain that I had just spent the last twenty … Continue reading

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Looking Fear in the Face

Whenever the word fear comes up, I can’t help but think of a Bible story from Sunday School years ago.  I certainly am no Bible scholar, so someone please correct me if I get the story messed up. It is … Continue reading

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Top 10 World Leaders of All Time

Make a list of who you believe are the Top 10 World Leaders of all time.  This was one of the first in-class assignments we did.  But, before I let you know how our exercise turned out, I want you to take a … Continue reading

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Worth In Words

When a person who is talking, truly feels heard, worth is added to their thoughts and ideas.  The art of listening is not a natural tendency.  It is a skill that must be actively developed.  How do you develop this … Continue reading

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The Power of Words

Native Americans used an interesting communication tool which to them represented the sacred power of words.  This tool embraced both the art of listening to the words of others as well as the responsibility that lies in the choice of our own words which we … Continue reading

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Courage to be Imperfect

Dork!  Quite often that’s just what I feel like…a dork!  I’ve said something foolish, done something stupid, thought something ridiculous, you name it!  When I see that feeling in one of my grandchildren, they’ve misbehaved in a foolish manner, tripped … Continue reading

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