5 Tests of a Leader – Dr. Stephen R. Graves

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 / Think-Talk / 4 Comments

5 Tests of a Leader – Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/5-tests-of-a-leader-2/ The Heart Our hearts are tender and should always be kept pure at all times. If not, things such as greed, lust, bitterness, un-forgiveness, resentment, etc. could clog it up and turn us into a contemptuous cynical being that no-one wants … Continue reading 5 Tests of a Leader – Dr. Stephen R. Graves

6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work – Dr. Stephen R. Graves

January 26, 2021January 26, 2021 / Think-Talk / 3 Comments

6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work – Dr. Stephen R. Graves — Read on stephenrgraves.com/articles/read/6-timeless-virtues-for-life-and-work-2/ Sounds like a Philosophical Tuesday with my images, right? 😊 Yep, we're going there today! . . .Do you have virtues that you live by or are known for? . . .Sharing Dr. Steve Graves’ (SG) Six Timeless Virtues. … Continue reading 6 Timeless Virtues for Life and Work – Dr. Stephen R. Graves

The D-Day has come and gone. But, wait a minute

November 27, 2020April 12, 2025 / Think-Talk / 1 Comment

Credits: Left; poynter.org Right; guardian.com The D-Day was November 3rd, 2020. It was a historical day in the United States of America. It was a day for the people to choose who would lead them for the next four years. It was also a day of unprecedented voter turnout. But, wait a minute. Pre-D-Day was … Continue reading The D-Day has come and gone. But, wait a minute

Let’s pray for Mr. & Mrs. President

October 2, 2020October 3, 2020 / Think-Talk / 5 Comments

Credits: from the President’s Twitter Page I grew up with the saying that “when America sneezes, the whole world catches a cold.” The saying parades United States of America (U.S.A.) as the world super-power. Another saying was that “U.S.A. is the United Nations.” Many things have changed since growing up and whether America is still … Continue reading Let’s pray for Mr. & Mrs. President

Loving Basketball: All hail Dame $$$Dolla!

August 17, 2020April 12, 2025 / Think-Talk / 2 Comments

Damian Lillard was determined from the get-go. “We didn’t come here to play.” He sure was right. Contending for the West’s 8th seed was no joke for Dame and his team. The Restart is now over! What a two-week Restart! What a finish particularly for Dame and the Trailblazers?! Of the 22 teams that competed … Continue reading Loving Basketball: All hail Dame $$$Dolla!

The Heart of Innovation: Why Don’t More People Share Their Best Practices with Each Other?

July 30, 2020 / Think-Talk / 2 Comments

This blog was posted by Mitch Ditkoff, at idealchampions.com, on June 26, 2020. . . . Thankfully the WordPress family doesn’t have this problem as we freely share our best practices with one another. But for those still in the workforce, sharing best practices can be a BIG problem as everyone wants to own the … Continue reading The Heart of Innovation: Why Don’t More People Share Their Best Practices with Each Other?

6 Habits of Highly Focused People

July 29, 2020January 4, 2021 / Think-Talk / Leave a comment

by Nick Wignali Credits: Pexels ”Focus is a skill you cultivate, not a technique you implement. If you want to improve your ability to focus deeply and do your best work, work to cultivate these habits: Embrace routines: “The imagination is unleashed by constraints. You break out of the box by stepping into shackles.” - … Continue reading 6 Habits of Highly Focused People

110 days from today …

July 16, 2020 / Think-Talk / Leave a comment

What are you going to do? Credits: Pexels Whatever you do, do it totally with your heart knowing that you have read, watched, and studied, all that needs to be digested. That, above all, you have studied “to show thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word … Continue reading 110 days from today …

Leadership Styles: A Curation

July 14, 2020July 27, 2021 / Think-Talk / Leave a comment

WordArt Credits to Meg Shuff, https://olinblog.wustl.edu/2016/02/residency-focuses-on-leadership/ Let’s talk about Leadership Styles! How many leadership styles are you familiar with or have heard of? What style do you favor or lean towards? Leadership Style Leadership style is a process that the leader uses or favors and for which s/he is noted for by her or his … Continue reading Leadership Styles: A Curation