There is a sign located outside of the US Marine Corps Air Station in Beaufort, South Carolina, that says “The noise you hear is the sound of freedom.” Some people periodically get upset at all the noise the military jets are making and the Marine Corps decided to change their perspective. What some people think … Continue reading The Sound of Freedom
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Honor – An Attitude that Unites
When a nation of people honor one another, it creates an atmosphere of peace and civil rest. Honor does not depend on our agreement on a particular issue or cloning each others opinions. Rather, it is based on common values such as the value of human life. I may disagree with you as a fellow … Continue reading Honor – An Attitude that Unites
Oil and Water – Leadership and Jealousy
Jealousy is often defined as being envious or resentful of the good fortune or achievements of another. It has commandeered a many soul into sabotaging the progress, success, and health of families, business, and nations. It alone has destroyed more relationships than can be counted. It arises from the depths of selfishness and insecurity. It … Continue reading Oil and Water – Leadership and Jealousy
Leadership Know the Destination but Create the future by their Decisions
Destiny is your experience created by your decisions. Right now was your future a year ago… 10 years ago… 30 years ago. My decisions created my present which was my future - my destiny. I can talk about my future and my hopes and aspirations, but it will remain a pipe-dream if I don’t make … Continue reading Leadership Know the Destination but Create the future by their Decisions
Destroying Superstitions and Employing the Education of Value
Instruction must happen before construction. Buildings do not appear without a blueprint. Before a desired culture is formed, education must be the forerunner. A nation in disarray or infected with warring factions is the product of a culture that has been educated in superstitions falsely creating enemies out of superficial issues. In several countries there … Continue reading Destroying Superstitions and Employing the Education of Value
Leading with Purpose
We should all ask the question “why am I in leadership – what is my purpose?” All leaders lead from their heart whether good or bad. Motives reside in the heart of an individual. Here are some questions to ask yourself to expose which motives are resident. Are you interested in Giving or receiving Title … Continue reading Leading with Purpose
The Price of Peace and the Educational Metamorphosis
Peace comes at a price – personal inconvenience. We know peace is defined as the absence of strife, so that requires the inconvenience of personal sacrifice to achieve it. We all must take inventory of our lives and begin itemizing what matters most. Look at peace as a consequence and what it would look like … Continue reading The Price of Peace and the Educational Metamorphosis
Influence and it’s Domino Affect
It is true that we live in a world where you will be loved by few but judged my many. The Imprisonment by people's opinions can paralyze any positive movement and the result can be discouragement in the human soul to attempt positive change in the world around them. However, a slight change or correction … Continue reading Influence and it’s Domino Affect
Culture is an Environment
A culture is literally an environment. An environment is a place where certain things thrive and other things die. Ideas, innovation, and increase or decrease in human ingenuity is governed by the parameters of culture. Freedoms are determined by the environment one lives in. Let’s imagine the two environments of water and land. In water … Continue reading Culture is an Environment
When a Nation Loses People it Loses Possibilities
The following are four news headlines recently on a well-known site. Migrants locked in stadium on Greek island... Police use sound bombs as clashes break out... 'Jungle' camps in France... Violent Backlash in Germany as Asylum-Seekers Pour In... The necessity is clear that developing countries need to become concerned with creating environments conducive for economic … Continue reading When a Nation Loses People it Loses Possibilities
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