What are the qualities of a leader?  Courage, solid values, rock solid integrity.  These are just some of the standout values profiled in men and women who rise to the challenge of leading community organizations, schools, churches, companies, and even nations. If you want to really know who someone is, study his or her words […]

When people hear statements like “have a positive attitude” or “think positively,” many shake their heads thinking, “Sure, but they don’t know what my life is like.”  Maybe not, but regardless of your life circumstances, you can and should, do your best to maintain a positive attitude. Only the ignorant believe that life is to […]

What does it mean to be open-minded?  Does it mean that you automatically check your ethics, belief system, and personal values at the door and then blindly follow out-of-control politicians and corporate leaders?  Absolutely not.  That’s a recipe for disaster and a very unhappy life.  If having conversations with others is enough to unseat you […]