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Power is not necessarily a position -Power is gained by knowledge.
That old saying “people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw rocks ” – it still resonates today. From whatever authority you were given a position for, that same authority has the power to take it away just as quickly. There are those individuals who for whatever reason, seem to take their position too far. They are high above the clouds – lofty and untouchable. Then it happens – the Big Bang! Bang! There is a big difference in philosophies when it comes to experiencing failure. One person will perceive failure as another opportunity to try again. The next person might perceive failure as the fault of everyone around them, and attempt to…
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Leadership and Power – Guide or Dictator?
Leadership and Power. Guide or Dictator? For my dear friend: (I hope this helps). I think of all the things that one could desire. Many desire power, leadership, prestige. But once these are gained, often something more is found lacking. Something inside. Things like honor, and admiration, and trust. Things that bring peace to one’s soul. When the latter is not present, the leader often is cruel, non-committal, or completely disappears from the process. Those under them also wane and leave their positions – not feeling respected and part of a team. Or they simply do as little as possible to earn that paycheck. True leaders understand that it is…
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His Name is Dan
Somewhere around 8:45 pm this evening I heard this sound at the front door. Next thing I know, the front door handle is wiggling, and someone is attempting to push at the door to get in. The door was locked thank God, but it was already dark outside. Luckily the porch light was on. I’ll never turn it off again. I’ll never turn it off again I hadn’t heard any cars pull up in front of the house. I was very alarmed. I got up from the couch a little shaken that someone had just tried to enter my home. Thoughts go through your mind. Do you have your phone?…
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The Interview
For many who have been working professionals for most of their lives, it is often anticipated with some anxiety that those interviewing them ‘may not know how to interview them'. When you go into an interview and in two quick responses you have pretty much summed up the entire list of questions the interviewer had prepared, you quickly are able to gauge the aptitude of that business or organization. While those giving the interview have thought well and hard on their lists - you still manage to blow that list out of the water.What’s left for the interviewer? They can continue to read from their list, and a lot do;…
